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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,318.37, 888,462.80 and 277,127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,318.37, 888,462.80 and 277,127.93 is: 415,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,318.37 : 888,462.80 = 277,127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,318.37/888,462.80 = 277,127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,318.37x = 888,462.80 × 277,127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,318.37x = 246,217,855,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,217,855,260.36/592,318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,684.99

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