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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,323.76, 882,573.12 and 272,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,323.76, 882,573.12 and 272,812.56 is: 409,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,323.76 : 882,573.12 = 272,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,323.76/882,573.12 = 272,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,323.76x = 882,573.12 × 272,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,323.76x = 240,777,032,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,032,254.39/588,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,259.41

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