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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,124.20, 882,647.10 and 272,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,124.20, 882,647.10 and 272,620.20 is: 409,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,124.20 : 882,647.10 = 272,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,124.20/882,647.10 = 272,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,124.20x = 882,647.10 × 272,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,124.20x = 240,627,428,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,627,428,931.42/588,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,143.90

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