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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,748.23, 1,363,367.70 and 277,644.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,748.23, 1,363,367.70 and 277,644.83 is: 416,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,748.23 : 1,363,367.70 = 277,644.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,748.23/1,363,367.70 = 277,644.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,748.23x = 1,363,367.70 × 277,644.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,748.23x = 378,531,986,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,531,986,477.15/908,748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,542.20

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