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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,137.76, 882,294.12 and 272,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,137.76, 882,294.12 and 272,626.56 is: 408,980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,137.76 : 882,294.12 = 272,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,137.76/882,294.12 = 272,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,137.76x = 882,294.12 × 272,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,137.76x = 240,536,810,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,536,810,843.83/588,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,980.39

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