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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,516.20, 883,235.10 and 273,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,516.20, 883,235.10 and 273,012.20 is: 409,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,516.20 : 883,235.10 = 273,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,516.20/883,235.10 = 273,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,516.20x = 883,235.10 × 273,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,516.20x = 241,133,957,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,133,957,768.22/588,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,732.06

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