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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,214.96, 888,716.10 and 276,696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,214.96, 888,716.10 and 276,696.48 is: 415,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,214.96 : 888,716.10 = 276,696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,214.96/888,716.10 = 276,696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,214.96x = 888,716.10 × 276,696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,214.96x = 245,904,616,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,904,616,589.33/592,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,228.65

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