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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,289.53, 912,496.73 and 229,529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,289.53, 912,496.73 and 229,529.03 is: 344,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,289.53 : 912,496.73 = 229,529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,289.53/912,496.73 = 229,529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,289.53x = 912,496.73 × 229,529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,289.53x = 209,444,483,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,444,483,604.94/608,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,317.10

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