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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,324.76, 882,574.62 and 272,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,324.76, 882,574.62 and 272,813.56 is: 409,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,324.76 : 882,574.62 = 272,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,324.76/882,574.62 = 272,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,324.76x = 882,574.62 × 272,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,324.76x = 240,778,324,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,778,324,047.85/588,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,260.91

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