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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,535.01, 882,890.36 and 273,023.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,535.01, 882,890.36 and 273,023.81 is: 409,576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,535.01 : 882,890.36 = 273,023.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,535.01/882,890.36 = 273,023.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,535.01x = 882,890.36 × 273,023.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,535.01x = 241,050,088,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,050,088,534.35/588,535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,576.46

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