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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,791.93, 889,188.48 and 277,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,791.93, 889,188.48 and 277,470.27 is: 416,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,791.93 : 889,188.48 = 277,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,791.93/889,188.48 = 277,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,791.93x = 889,188.48 × 277,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,791.93x = 246,723,367,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,723,367,626.49/592,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,205.68

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