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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,737.98, 1,363,268.95 and 301,562.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,737.98, 1,363,268.95 and 301,562.78 is: 452,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,737.98 : 1,363,268.95 = 301,562.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,737.98/1,363,268.95 = 301,562.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,737.98x = 1,363,268.95 × 301,562.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,737.98x = 411,111,166,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,111,166,879.43/908,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,397.92

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