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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,052.78, 1,362,079.17 and 428,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,052.78, 1,362,079.17 and 428,168.91 is: 642,253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,052.78 : 1,362,079.17 = 428,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,052.78/1,362,079.17 = 428,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,052.78x = 1,362,079.17 × 428,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,052.78x = 583,199,953,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,199,953,552.61/908,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,253.37

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