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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,417.78, 1,361,608.50 and 368,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,417.78, 1,361,608.50 and 368,548.73 is: 552,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,417.78 : 1,361,608.50 = 368,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,417.78/1,361,608.50 = 368,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,417.78x = 1,361,608.50 × 368,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,417.78x = 501,819,081,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,819,081,039.17/908,417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,410.02

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