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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538,140.40, 2,307,210.60 and 908,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538,140.40, 2,307,210.60 and 908,284.40 is: 1,362,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538,140.40 : 2,307,210.60 = 908,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538,140.40/2,307,210.60 = 908,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538,140.40x = 2,307,210.60 × 908,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538,140.40x = 2,095,603,395,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,603,395,494.64/1,538,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,426.60

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