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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,212.96, 888,713.10 and 276,694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,212.96, 888,713.10 and 276,694.47 is: 415,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,212.96 : 888,713.10 = 276,694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,212.96/888,713.10 = 276,694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,212.96x = 888,713.10 × 276,694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,212.96x = 245,902,000,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,902,000,186.56/592,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,225.63

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