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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,769.15, 1,363,153.74 and 277,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,769.15, 1,363,153.74 and 277,677.50 is: 416,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,769.15 : 1,363,153.74 = 277,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,769.15/1,363,153.74 = 277,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,769.15x = 1,363,153.74 × 277,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,769.15x = 378,517,115,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,517,115,823.08/908,769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,516.25

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