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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,779.53, 889,169.94 and 277,457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,779.53, 889,169.94 and 277,457.87 is: 416,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,779.53 : 889,169.94 = 277,457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,779.53/889,169.94 = 277,457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,779.53x = 889,169.94 × 277,457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,779.53x = 246,707,199,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,707,199,843.35/592,779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,187.11

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