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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,320.76, 882,568.62 and 272,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,320.76, 882,568.62 and 272,809.56 is: 409,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,320.76 : 882,568.62 = 272,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,320.76/882,568.62 = 272,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,320.76x = 882,568.62 × 272,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,320.76x = 240,773,156,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,773,156,892.01/588,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,254.91

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