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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,588.38, 912,965.62 and 253,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,588.38, 912,965.62 and 253,519.36 is: 380,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,588.38 : 912,965.62 = 253,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,588.38/912,965.62 = 253,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,588.38x = 912,965.62 × 253,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,588.38x = 231,454,459,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,454,459,684.40/608,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,313.64

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