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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,324.23, 891,486.23 and 278,781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,324.23, 891,486.23 and 278,781.12 is: 418,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,324.23 : 891,486.23 = 278,781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,324.23/891,486.23 = 278,781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,324.23x = 891,486.23 × 278,781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,324.23x = 248,529,528,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,529,528,270.07/594,324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,171.63

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