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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,465.60, 882,007.20 and 272,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,465.60, 882,007.20 and 272,254.56 is: 408,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,465.60 : 882,007.20 = 272,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,465.60/882,007.20 = 272,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,465.60x = 882,007.20 × 272,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,465.60x = 240,130,482,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,130,482,152.83/588,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,062.06

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