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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,604.90, 1,362,972.15 and 277,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,604.90, 1,362,972.15 and 277,517.70 is: 416,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,604.90 : 1,362,972.15 = 277,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,604.90/1,362,972.15 = 277,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,604.90x = 1,362,972.15 × 277,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,604.90x = 378,248,896,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,248,896,232.06/908,604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,296.34

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