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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,942, 890,489.76 and 278,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,942, 890,489.76 and 278,226.68 is: 417,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,942 : 890,489.76 = 278,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,942/890,489.76 = 278,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,942x = 890,489.76 × 278,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,942x = 247,758,009,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,758,009,498.80/593,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,141.76

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