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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,173.76, 882,348.16 and 272,662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,173.76, 882,348.16 and 272,662.56 is: 409,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,173.76 : 882,348.16 = 272,662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,173.76/882,348.16 = 272,662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,173.76x = 882,348.16 × 272,662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,173.76x = 240,583,308,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,583,308,116.89/588,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,034.41

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