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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,324.26, 882,573.87 and 272,813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,324.26, 882,573.87 and 272,813.06 is: 409,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,324.26 : 882,573.87 = 272,813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,324.26/882,573.87 = 272,813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,324.26x = 882,573.87 × 272,813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,324.26x = 240,777,678,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,678,150.74/588,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,260.16

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