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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,527.20, 883,251.60 and 273,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,527.20, 883,251.60 and 273,023.20 is: 409,748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,527.20 : 883,251.60 = 273,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,527.20/883,251.60 = 273,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,527.20x = 883,251.60 × 273,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,527.20x = 241,148,178,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,148,178,237.12/588,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,748.57

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