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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,520.32, 891,781.10 and 278,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,520.32, 891,781.10 and 278,977.53 is: 418,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,520.32 : 891,781.10 = 278,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,520.32/891,781.10 = 278,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,520.32x = 891,781.10 × 278,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,520.32x = 248,786,888,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,786,888,578.68/594,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,466.59

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