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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,534.89, 882,890.17 and 273,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,534.89, 882,890.17 and 273,023.69 is: 409,576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,534.89 : 882,890.17 = 273,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,534.89/882,890.17 = 273,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,534.89x = 882,890.17 × 273,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,534.89x = 241,049,926,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,049,926,981.12/588,534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,576.28

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