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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,515.20, 883,233.60 and 273,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,515.20, 883,233.60 and 273,011.20 is: 409,730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,515.20 : 883,233.60 = 273,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,515.20/883,233.60 = 273,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,515.20x = 883,233.60 × 273,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,515.20x = 241,132,665,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,132,665,016.32/588,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,730.56

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