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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,512.91, 912,712.86 and 229,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,512.91, 912,712.86 and 229,270.70 is: 343,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,512.91 : 912,712.86 = 229,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,512.91/912,712.86 = 229,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,512.91x = 912,712.86 × 229,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,512.91x = 209,258,318,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,258,318,592.98/608,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,884.77

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