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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,335.76, 882,591.12 and 272,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,335.76, 882,591.12 and 272,824.56 is: 409,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,335.76 : 882,591.12 = 272,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,335.76/882,591.12 = 272,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,335.76x = 882,591.12 × 272,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,335.76x = 240,792,533,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,792,533,973.91/588,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,277.41

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