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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,533.76, 882,888.48 and 273,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,533.76, 882,888.48 and 273,022.56 is: 409,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,533.76 : 882,888.48 = 273,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,533.76/882,888.48 = 273,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,533.76x = 882,888.48 × 273,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,533.76x = 241,048,473,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,048,473,004.11/588,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,574.59

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