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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,965.80, 1,361,480.40 and 590,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,965.80, 1,361,480.40 and 590,101.20 is: 883,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,965.80 : 1,361,480.40 = 590,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,965.80/1,361,480.40 = 590,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,965.80x = 1,361,480.40 × 590,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,965.80x = 803,411,217,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,411,217,816.48/908,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,873.98

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