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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,997.40, 890,996.10 and 279,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,997.40, 890,996.10 and 279,069.40 is: 418,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,997.40 : 890,996.10 = 279,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,997.40/890,996.10 = 279,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,997.40x = 890,996.10 × 279,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,997.40x = 248,649,747,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,649,747,029.34/593,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,604.10

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