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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,577.21, 1,361,359.20 and 552,514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,577.21, 1,361,359.20 and 552,514.17 is: 827,855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,577.21 : 1,361,359.20 = 552,514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,577.21/1,361,359.20 = 552,514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,577.21x = 1,361,359.20 × 552,514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,577.21x = 752,170,248,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,170,248,459.86/908,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,855.07

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