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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,934.23, 888,032.82 and 276,218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,934.23, 888,032.82 and 276,218.91 is: 414,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,934.23 : 888,032.82 = 276,218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,934.23/888,032.82 = 276,218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,934.23x = 888,032.82 × 276,218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,934.23x = 245,291,457,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,291,457,584.63/591,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,389.72

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