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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,525.51, 882,175.90 and 272,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,525.51, 882,175.90 and 272,722.71 is: 408,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,525.51 : 882,175.90 = 272,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,525.51/882,175.90 = 272,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,525.51x = 882,175.90 × 272,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,525.51x = 240,589,402,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,589,402,144.69/588,525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,800.30

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