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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,264.96, 1,362,386.48 and 277,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,264.96, 1,362,386.48 and 277,180.56 is: 415,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,264.96 : 1,362,386.48 = 277,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,264.96/1,362,386.48 = 277,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,264.96x = 1,362,386.48 × 277,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,264.96x = 377,627,047,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,627,047,462.83/908,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,767.50

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