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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,871.68, 896,189.40 and 277,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,871.68, 896,189.40 and 277,762.36 is: 416,356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,871.68 : 896,189.40 = 277,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,871.68/896,189.40 = 277,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,871.68x = 896,189.40 × 277,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,871.68x = 248,927,682,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,927,682,750.98/597,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,356.37

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