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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,611.54, 1,368,812.74 and 238,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,611.54, 1,368,812.74 and 238,757.88 is: 358,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,611.54 : 1,368,812.74 = 238,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,611.54/1,368,812.74 = 238,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,611.54x = 1,368,812.74 × 238,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,611.54x = 326,814,827,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,814,827,919.39/912,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,109.46

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