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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,778.31, 889,168.02 and 277,456.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,778.31, 889,168.02 and 277,456.65 is: 416,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,778.31 : 889,168.02 = 277,456.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,778.31/889,168.02 = 277,456.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,778.31x = 889,168.02 × 277,456.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,778.31x = 246,705,580,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,705,580,116.33/592,778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,185.23

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