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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,643.97, 912,787.50 and 229,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,643.97, 912,787.50 and 229,291 is: 343,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,643.97 : 912,787.50 = 229,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,643.97/912,787.50 = 229,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,643.97x = 912,787.50 × 229,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,643.97x = 209,293,958,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,293,958,662.50/608,643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,869.27

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