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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,538.60, 1,244,702.33 and 874,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,538.60, 1,244,702.33 and 874,486.72 is: 1,198,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,538.60 : 1,244,702.33 = 874,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,538.60/1,244,702.33 = 874,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,538.60x = 1,244,702.33 × 874,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,538.60x = 1,088,475,657,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,475,657,938.06/908,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,051.09

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