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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,069.20, 882,564.60 and 272,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,069.20, 882,564.60 and 272,565.20 is: 409,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,069.20 : 882,564.60 = 272,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,069.20/882,564.60 = 272,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,069.20x = 882,564.60 × 272,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,069.20x = 240,556,396,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,556,396,711.92/588,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,061.38

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