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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,873.96, 1,363,261.34 and 277,787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,873.96, 1,363,261.34 and 277,787.56 is: 416,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,873.96 : 1,363,261.34 = 277,787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,873.96/1,363,261.34 = 277,787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,873.96x = 1,363,261.34 × 277,787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,873.96x = 378,697,041,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,697,041,280.93/908,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,666.18

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