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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,073.27, 1,361,475.68 and 402,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,073.27, 1,361,475.68 and 402,359.63 is: 603,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,073.27 : 1,361,475.68 = 402,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,073.27/1,361,475.68 = 402,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,073.27x = 1,361,475.68 × 402,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,073.27x = 547,802,842,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,802,842,039.62/908,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,258.42

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