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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,618.40, 1,362,992.40 and 277,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,618.40, 1,362,992.40 and 277,531.20 is: 416,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,618.40 : 1,362,992.40 = 277,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,618.40/1,362,992.40 = 277,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,618.40x = 1,362,992.40 × 277,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,618.40x = 378,272,916,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,272,916,362.88/908,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,316.59

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