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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,217.46, 888,719.85 and 276,698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,217.46, 888,719.85 and 276,698.97 is: 415,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,217.46 : 888,719.85 = 276,698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,217.46/888,719.85 = 276,698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,217.46x = 888,719.85 × 276,698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,217.46x = 245,907,867,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,907,867,113.55/592,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,232.38

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