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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,266.92, 1,362,389.52 and 277,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,266.92, 1,362,389.52 and 277,182.60 is: 415,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,266.92 : 1,362,389.52 = 277,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,266.92/1,362,389.52 = 277,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,266.92x = 1,362,389.52 × 277,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,266.92x = 377,630,669,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,630,669,366.35/908,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,770.59

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