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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,148.72, 1,362,219.30 and 277,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,148.72, 1,362,219.30 and 277,060.44 is: 415,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,148.72 : 1,362,219.30 = 277,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,148.72/1,362,219.30 = 277,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,148.72x = 1,362,219.30 × 277,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,148.72x = 377,417,078,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,417,078,634.49/908,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,589.51

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