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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,858.24, 892,590.65 and 275,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,858.24, 892,590.65 and 275,561.15 is: 412,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,858.24 : 892,590.65 = 275,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,858.24/892,590.65 = 275,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,858.24x = 892,590.65 × 275,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,858.24x = 245,963,307,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,963,307,756.70/595,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,788.30

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