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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,741.38, 879,971.15 and 270,894.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,741.38, 879,971.15 and 270,894.82 is: 406,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,741.38 : 879,971.15 = 270,894.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,741.38/879,971.15 = 270,894.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,741.38x = 879,971.15 × 270,894.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,741.38x = 238,379,626,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,379,626,284.44/586,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,277.17

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