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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,445.60, 881,977.20 and 272,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,445.60, 881,977.20 and 272,234.56 is: 408,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,445.60 : 881,977.20 = 272,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,445.60/881,977.20 = 272,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,445.60x = 881,977.20 × 272,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,445.60x = 240,104,674,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,104,674,972.03/588,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,032.07

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