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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,299.46, 882,552.87 and 273,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,299.46, 882,552.87 and 273,112.26 is: 409,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,299.46 : 882,552.87 = 273,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,299.46/882,552.87 = 273,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,299.46x = 882,552.87 × 273,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,299.46x = 241,036,008,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,036,008,895.19/588,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,716.52

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