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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,365.08, 912,676.11 and 229,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,365.08, 912,676.11 and 229,277.79 is: 343,965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,365.08 : 912,676.11 = 229,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,365.08/912,676.11 = 229,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,365.08x = 912,676.11 × 229,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,365.08x = 209,256,360,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,256,360,626.81/608,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,965.11

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