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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,502.20, 883,214.10 and 272,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,502.20, 883,214.10 and 272,998.20 is: 409,711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,502.20 : 883,214.10 = 272,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,502.20/883,214.10 = 272,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,502.20x = 883,214.10 × 272,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,502.20x = 241,115,859,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,115,859,514.62/588,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,711.06

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