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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,234.60, 1,512,351.90 and 908,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,234.60, 1,512,351.90 and 908,507.40 is: 1,362,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,234.60 : 1,512,351.90 = 908,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,234.60/1,512,351.90 = 908,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,234.60x = 1,512,351.90 × 908,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,234.60x = 1,373,982,892,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,982,892,554.06/1,008,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,761.10

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