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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,741, 886,438.62 and 275,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,741, 886,438.62 and 275,763.24 is: 413,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,741 : 886,438.62 = 275,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,741/886,438.62 = 275,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,741x = 886,438.62 × 275,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,741x = 244,447,185,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,447,185,912.33/591,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,098.27

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