Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,320.71, 891,480.99 and 278,777.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 594,320.71, 891,480.99 and 278,777.62 is: 418,166.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,320.71 : 891,480.99 = 278,777.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,320.71/891,480.99 = 278,777.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,320.71x = 891,480.99 × 278,777.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,320.71x = 248,524,948,667.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,524,948,667.44/594,320.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,166.39
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