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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,262.92, 1,362,383.52 and 277,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,262.92, 1,362,383.52 and 277,178.60 is: 415,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,262.92 : 1,362,383.52 = 277,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,262.92/1,362,383.52 = 277,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,262.92x = 1,362,383.52 × 277,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,262.92x = 377,623,556,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,623,556,736.67/908,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,764.59

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