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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,581.40, 1,360,247.70 and 554,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,581.40, 1,360,247.70 and 554,287.40 is: 829,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,581.40 : 1,360,247.70 = 554,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,581.40/1,360,247.70 = 554,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,581.40x = 1,360,247.70 × 554,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,581.40x = 753,968,160,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,968,160,988.98/908,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,830.06

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