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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,043.20, 882,525.60 and 272,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,043.20, 882,525.60 and 272,539.20 is: 409,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,043.20 : 882,525.60 = 272,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,043.20/882,525.60 = 272,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,043.20x = 882,525.60 × 272,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,043.20x = 240,522,821,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,522,821,003.52/588,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,022.37

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