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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,978.76, 896,460.12 and 278,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,978.76, 896,460.12 and 278,316.26 is: 417,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,978.76 : 896,460.12 = 278,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,978.76/896,460.12 = 278,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,978.76x = 896,460.12 × 278,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,978.76x = 249,499,427,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,499,427,837.55/597,978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,237.94

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