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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,611.55, 1,368,812.73 and 238,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,611.55, 1,368,812.73 and 238,757.88 is: 358,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,611.55 : 1,368,812.73 = 238,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,611.55/1,368,812.73 = 238,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,611.55x = 1,368,812.73 × 238,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,611.55x = 326,814,818,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,814,818,687.75/912,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,109.45

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