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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,534.76, 882,889.98 and 273,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,534.76, 882,889.98 and 273,023.56 is: 409,576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,534.76 : 882,889.98 = 273,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,534.76/882,889.98 = 273,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,534.76x = 882,889.98 × 273,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,534.76x = 241,049,765,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,049,765,427.93/588,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,576.09

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