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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,719.40, 1,363,143.90 and 277,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,719.40, 1,363,143.90 and 277,632.20 is: 416,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,719.40 : 1,363,143.90 = 277,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,719.40/1,363,143.90 = 277,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,719.40x = 1,363,143.90 × 277,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,719.40x = 378,452,639,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,452,639,873.58/908,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,468.10

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