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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,393.96, 896,116.14 and 277,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,393.96, 896,116.14 and 277,845.72 is: 416,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,393.96 : 896,116.14 = 277,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,393.96/896,116.14 = 277,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,393.96x = 896,116.14 × 277,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,393.96x = 248,982,034,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,982,034,121.92/597,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,780.30

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