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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493,713.80, 2,237,897.70 and 908,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493,713.80, 2,237,897.70 and 908,407.80 is: 1,360,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493,713.80 : 2,237,897.70 = 908,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493,713.80/2,237,897.70 = 908,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493,713.80x = 2,237,897.70 × 908,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493,713.80x = 2,032,923,726,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,923,726,282.06/1,493,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,986.10

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