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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,217.72, 1,362,322.80 and 277,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,217.72, 1,362,322.80 and 277,129.44 is: 415,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,217.72 : 1,362,322.80 = 277,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,217.72/1,362,322.80 = 277,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,217.72x = 1,362,322.80 × 277,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,217.72x = 377,539,754,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,539,754,663.23/908,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,693.01

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