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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,551, 1,362,892.14 and 368,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,551, 1,362,892.14 and 368,547.94 is: 552,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,551 : 1,362,892.14 = 368,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,551/1,362,892.14 = 368,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,551x = 1,362,892.14 × 368,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,551x = 502,291,090,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,291,090,639.19/908,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,848.54

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