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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,285.20, 896,924.44 and 278,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,285.20, 896,924.44 and 278,274.48 is: 417,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,285.20 : 896,924.44 = 278,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,285.20/896,924.44 = 278,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,285.20x = 896,924.44 × 278,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,285.20x = 249,591,182,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,591,182,140.29/598,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,177.60

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