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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,520.52, 882,168.40 and 272,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,520.52, 882,168.40 and 272,717.72 is: 408,792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,520.52 : 882,168.40 = 272,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,520.52/882,168.40 = 272,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,520.52x = 882,168.40 × 272,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,520.52x = 240,582,954,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,582,954,704.05/588,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,792.81

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