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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,279.80, 890,211.30 and 277,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,279.80, 890,211.30 and 277,682.20 is: 416,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,279.80 : 890,211.30 = 277,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,279.80/890,211.30 = 277,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,279.80x = 890,211.30 × 277,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,279.80x = 247,195,832,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,195,832,248.86/593,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,659.78

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