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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,174.76, 882,349.66 and 272,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,174.76, 882,349.66 and 272,663.56 is: 409,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,174.76 : 882,349.66 = 272,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,174.76/882,349.66 = 272,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,174.76x = 882,349.66 × 272,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,174.76x = 240,584,599,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,584,599,460.39/588,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,035.91

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