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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,936, 890,480.76 and 278,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,936, 890,480.76 and 278,220.68 is: 417,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,936 : 890,480.76 = 278,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,936/890,480.76 = 278,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,936x = 890,480.76 × 278,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,936x = 247,750,162,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,750,162,574.12/593,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,132.76

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