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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,214.09, 888,714.79 and 276,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,214.09, 888,714.79 and 276,695.60 is: 415,227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,214.09 : 888,714.79 = 276,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,214.09/888,714.79 = 276,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,214.09x = 888,714.79 × 276,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,214.09x = 245,903,466,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,903,466,912.61/592,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,227.32

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