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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,143.92, 1,362,215.52 and 421,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,143.92, 1,362,215.52 and 421,776.72 is: 632,664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,143.92 : 1,362,215.52 = 421,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,143.92/1,362,215.52 = 421,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,143.92x = 1,362,215.52 × 421,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,143.92x = 574,550,793,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,550,793,958.69/908,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,664.91

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