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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,780.53, 889,171.44 and 277,458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,780.53, 889,171.44 and 277,458.87 is: 416,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,780.53 : 889,171.44 = 277,458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,780.53/889,171.44 = 277,458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,780.53x = 889,171.44 × 277,458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,780.53x = 246,708,502,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,708,502,978.67/592,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,188.61

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