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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,521.52, 882,169.90 and 272,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,521.52, 882,169.90 and 272,718.72 is: 408,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,521.52 : 882,169.90 = 272,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,521.52/882,169.90 = 272,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,521.52x = 882,169.90 × 272,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,521.52x = 240,584,245,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,584,245,950.53/588,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,794.31

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