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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,867.65, 896,183.43 and 277,758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,867.65, 896,183.43 and 277,758.35 is: 416,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,867.65 : 896,183.43 = 277,758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,867.65/896,183.43 = 277,758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,867.65x = 896,183.43 × 277,758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,867.65x = 248,922,430,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,922,430,814.14/597,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,350.39

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