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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,865.60, 882,161.28 and 272,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,865.60, 882,161.28 and 272,263.68 is: 408,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,865.60 : 882,161.28 = 272,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,865.60/882,161.28 = 272,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,865.60x = 882,161.28 × 272,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,865.60x = 240,180,476,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,180,476,446.31/587,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,563.58

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