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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,570.52, 913,380.66 and 234,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,570.52, 913,380.66 and 234,855.96 is: 352,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,570.52 : 913,380.66 = 234,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,570.52/913,380.66 = 234,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,570.52x = 913,380.66 × 234,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,570.52x = 214,512,891,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,512,891,749.73/608,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,486.50

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