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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,919, 892,678.08 and 275,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,919, 892,678.08 and 275,619.08 is: 412,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,919 : 892,678.08 = 275,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,919/892,678.08 = 275,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,919x = 892,678.08 × 275,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,919x = 246,039,111,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,039,111,145.77/595,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,873.41

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