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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,152.76, 882,316.62 and 272,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,152.76, 882,316.62 and 272,641.56 is: 409,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,152.76 : 882,316.62 = 272,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,152.76/882,316.62 = 272,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,152.76x = 882,316.62 × 272,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,152.76x = 240,556,179,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,556,179,690.73/588,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,002.89

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