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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,876.85, 889,316.48 and 277,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,876.85, 889,316.48 and 277,555.19 is: 416,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,876.85 : 889,316.48 = 277,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,876.85/889,316.48 = 277,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,876.85x = 889,316.48 × 277,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,876.85x = 246,834,400,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,834,400,823.84/592,876.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,333.35

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