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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.20, 882,462.60 and 272,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.20, 882,462.60 and 272,497.20 is: 408,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.20 : 882,462.60 = 272,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.20/882,462.60 = 272,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.20x = 882,462.60 × 272,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.20x = 240,468,587,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,468,587,604.72/588,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,959.35

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