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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,369.29, 912,615.90 and 208,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,369.29, 912,615.90 and 208,958.29 is: 313,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,369.29 : 912,615.90 = 208,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,369.29/912,615.90 = 208,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,369.29x = 912,615.90 × 208,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,369.29x = 190,698,657,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,698,657,890.81/608,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,458.72

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