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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,609.42, 1,368,809.55 and 238,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,609.42, 1,368,809.55 and 238,755.75 is: 358,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,609.42 : 1,368,809.55 = 238,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,609.42/1,368,809.55 = 238,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,609.42x = 1,368,809.55 × 238,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,609.42x = 326,811,155,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,811,155,850.45/912,609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,106.27

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