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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,323.92, 912,172.92 and 355,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,323.92, 912,172.92 and 355,660.08 is: 533,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,323.92 : 912,172.92 = 355,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,323.92/912,172.92 = 355,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,323.92x = 912,172.92 × 355,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,323.92x = 324,423,493,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,423,493,701.03/608,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,307.15

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