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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,623.70, 1,362,923.40 and 277,540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,623.70, 1,362,923.40 and 277,540.55 is: 416,307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,623.70 : 1,362,923.40 = 277,540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,623.70/1,362,923.40 = 277,540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,623.70x = 1,362,923.40 × 277,540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,623.70x = 378,266,510,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,266,510,043.87/908,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,307.11

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