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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,322.76, 882,571.62 and 272,811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,322.76, 882,571.62 and 272,811.56 is: 409,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,322.76 : 882,571.62 = 272,811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,322.76/882,571.62 = 272,811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,322.76x = 882,571.62 × 272,811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,322.76x = 240,775,740,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,775,740,463.93/588,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,257.91

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