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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,337.80, 1,361,006.70 and 308,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,337.80, 1,361,006.70 and 308,974.60 is: 463,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,337.80 : 1,361,006.70 = 308,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,337.80/1,361,006.70 = 308,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,337.80x = 1,361,006.70 × 308,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,337.80x = 420,516,500,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,516,500,729.82/907,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,461.90

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