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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,119.70, 882,640.35 and 272,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,119.70, 882,640.35 and 272,615.70 is: 409,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,119.70 : 882,640.35 = 272,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,119.70/882,640.35 = 272,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,119.70x = 882,640.35 × 272,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,119.70x = 240,621,616,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,621,616,863.50/588,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,137.15

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