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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,951.61, 912,825 and 288,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,951.61, 912,825 and 288,540.63 is: 432,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,951.61 : 912,825 = 288,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,951.61/912,825 = 288,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,951.61x = 912,825 × 288,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,951.61x = 263,387,100,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,387,100,579.75/608,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,525.50

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