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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,216.96, 888,719.10 and 276,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,216.96, 888,719.10 and 276,698.48 is: 415,231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,216.96 : 888,719.10 = 276,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,216.96/888,719.10 = 276,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,216.96x = 888,719.10 × 276,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,216.96x = 245,907,224,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,907,224,116.97/592,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,231.65

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