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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,477.60, 882,025.20 and 272,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,477.60, 882,025.20 and 272,266.56 is: 408,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,477.60 : 882,025.20 = 272,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,477.60/882,025.20 = 272,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,477.60x = 882,025.20 × 272,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,477.60x = 240,145,967,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,145,967,037.31/588,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,080.05

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