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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,005.40, 891,008.10 and 278,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,005.40, 891,008.10 and 278,494.20 is: 417,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,005.40 : 891,008.10 = 278,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,005.40/891,008.10 = 278,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,005.40x = 891,008.10 × 278,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,005.40x = 248,140,588,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,140,588,003.02/594,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,741.30

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