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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,384.57, 1,362,576.82 and 268,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,384.57, 1,362,576.82 and 268,638.47 is: 402,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,384.57 : 1,362,576.82 = 268,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,384.57/1,362,576.82 = 268,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,384.57x = 1,362,576.82 × 268,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,384.57x = 366,040,544,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,040,544,026.19/908,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,957.69

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