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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,809.84, 1,363,218 and 277,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,809.84, 1,363,218 and 277,721.02 is: 416,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,809.84 : 1,363,218 = 277,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,809.84/1,363,218 = 277,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,809.84x = 1,363,218 × 277,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,809.84x = 378,594,293,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,594,293,442.36/908,809.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,582.52

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