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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,429.40, 1,360,019.70 and 554,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,429.40, 1,360,019.70 and 554,135.40 is: 829,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,429.40 : 1,360,019.70 = 554,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,429.40/1,360,019.70 = 554,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,429.40x = 1,360,019.70 × 554,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,429.40x = 753,635,060,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,635,060,467.38/908,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,602.23

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