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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,601.40, 1,362,966.90 and 277,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,601.40, 1,362,966.90 and 277,514.20 is: 416,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,601.40 : 1,362,966.90 = 277,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,601.40/1,362,966.90 = 277,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,601.40x = 1,362,966.90 × 277,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,601.40x = 378,242,668,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,242,668,879.98/908,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,291.09

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