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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,546.64, 882,207 and 272,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,546.64, 882,207 and 272,744.08 is: 408,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,546.64 : 882,207 = 272,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,546.64/882,207 = 272,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,546.64x = 882,207 × 272,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,546.64x = 240,616,736,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,616,736,584.56/588,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,832.06

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