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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,729.78, 896,106.24 and 278,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,729.78, 896,106.24 and 278,081.10 is: 416,894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,729.78 : 896,106.24 = 278,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,729.78/896,106.24 = 278,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,729.78x = 896,106.24 × 278,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,729.78x = 249,190,208,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,190,208,936.06/597,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,894.42

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