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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,392.96, 896,114.64 and 277,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,392.96, 896,114.64 and 277,844.72 is: 416,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,392.96 : 896,114.64 = 277,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,392.96/896,114.64 = 277,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,392.96x = 896,114.64 × 277,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,392.96x = 248,980,721,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,980,721,238.70/597,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,778.80

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