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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,316.80, 890,266.80 and 277,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,316.80, 890,266.80 and 277,719.20 is: 416,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,316.80 : 890,266.80 = 277,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,316.80/890,266.80 = 277,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,316.80x = 890,266.80 × 277,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,316.80x = 247,244,183,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,244,183,482.56/593,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,715.29

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