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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,347.21, 912,379.26 and 229,306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,347.21, 912,379.26 and 229,306.09 is: 343,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,347.21 : 912,379.26 = 229,306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,347.21/912,379.26 = 229,306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,347.21x = 912,379.26 × 229,306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,347.21x = 209,214,120,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,214,120,707.69/608,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,905.78

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