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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,814.80, 1,363,222.20 and 277,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,814.80, 1,363,222.20 and 277,727.60 is: 416,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,814.80 : 1,363,222.20 = 277,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,814.80/1,363,222.20 = 277,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,814.80x = 1,363,222.20 × 277,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,814.80x = 378,604,429,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,604,429,872.72/908,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,591.40

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