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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,003.40, 1,362,005.10 and 577,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,003.40, 1,362,005.10 and 577,046.60 is: 865,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,003.40 : 1,362,005.10 = 577,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,003.40/1,362,005.10 = 577,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,003.40x = 1,362,005.10 × 577,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,003.40x = 785,940,412,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,940,412,137.66/908,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,569.90

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