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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,172.76, 882,346.66 and 272,661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,172.76, 882,346.66 and 272,661.56 is: 409,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,172.76 : 882,346.66 = 272,661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,172.76/882,346.66 = 272,661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,172.76x = 882,346.66 × 272,661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,172.76x = 240,582,016,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,582,016,776.39/588,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,032.91

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