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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,605.40, 1,362,972.90 and 277,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,605.40, 1,362,972.90 and 277,518.20 is: 416,297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,605.40 : 1,362,972.90 = 277,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,605.40/1,362,972.90 = 277,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,605.40x = 1,362,972.90 × 277,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,605.40x = 378,249,785,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,249,785,856.78/908,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,297.09

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