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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,905.11, 896,437.15 and 277,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,905.11, 896,437.15 and 277,717.03 is: 416,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,905.11 : 896,437.15 = 277,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,905.11/896,437.15 = 277,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,905.11x = 896,437.15 × 277,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,905.11x = 248,955,862,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,955,862,879.67/597,905.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,380.22

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