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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,571.02, 913,381.42 and 234,856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,571.02, 913,381.42 and 234,856.46 is: 352,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,571.02 : 913,381.42 = 234,856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,571.02/913,381.42 = 234,856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,571.02x = 913,381.42 × 234,856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,571.02x = 214,513,526,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,513,526,930.97/608,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,487.25

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