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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,156.01, 882,321.50 and 272,644.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,156.01, 882,321.50 and 272,644.81 is: 409,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,156.01 : 882,321.50 = 272,644.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,156.01/882,321.50 = 272,644.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,156.01x = 882,321.50 × 272,644.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,156.01x = 240,560,376,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,560,376,363.19/588,156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,007.77

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