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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,478, 882,585.68 and 272,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,478, 882,585.68 and 272,893.92 is: 409,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,478 : 882,585.68 = 272,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,478/882,585.68 = 272,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,478x = 882,585.68 × 272,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,478x = 240,852,265,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,852,265,951.07/588,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,279.98

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