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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,057.59, 1,362,265.90 and 268,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,057.59, 1,362,265.90 and 268,372.85 is: 402,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,057.59 : 1,362,265.90 = 268,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,057.59/1,362,265.90 = 268,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,057.59x = 1,362,265.90 × 268,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,057.59x = 365,595,174,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,595,174,558.55/908,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,612.32

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