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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,773.20, 892,974.69 and 275,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,773.20, 892,974.69 and 275,251.72 is: 412,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,773.20 : 892,974.69 = 275,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,773.20/892,974.69 = 275,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,773.20x = 892,974.69 × 275,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,773.20x = 245,792,819,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,792,819,338.97/595,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,561.05

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