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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,643.05, 1,362,915.23 and 277,507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,643.05, 1,362,915.23 and 277,507.65 is: 416,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,643.05 : 1,362,915.23 = 277,507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,643.05/1,362,915.23 = 277,507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,643.05x = 1,362,915.23 × 277,507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,643.05x = 378,219,401,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,219,401,238.97/908,643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,246.41

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