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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493,927.80, 2,238,218.70 and 908,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493,927.80, 2,238,218.70 and 908,621.80 is: 1,361,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493,927.80 : 2,238,218.70 = 908,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493,927.80/2,238,218.70 = 908,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493,927.80x = 2,238,218.70 × 908,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493,927.80x = 2,033,694,303,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,694,303,987.66/1,493,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,306.95

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