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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,522.51, 882,171.41 and 272,719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,522.51, 882,171.41 and 272,719.71 is: 408,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,522.51 : 882,171.41 = 272,719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,522.51/882,171.41 = 272,719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,522.51x = 882,171.41 × 272,719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,522.51x = 240,585,529,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,585,529,741.89/588,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,795.80

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