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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,196.20, 972,294.30 and 608,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,196.20, 972,294.30 and 608,830.20 is: 913,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,196.20 : 972,294.30 = 608,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,196.20/972,294.30 = 608,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,196.20x = 972,294.30 × 608,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,196.20x = 591,962,133,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962,133,127.86/648,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,245.30

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