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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,555.20, 883,293.60 and 273,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,555.20, 883,293.60 and 273,051.20 is: 409,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,555.20 : 883,293.60 = 273,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,555.20/883,293.60 = 273,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,555.20x = 883,293.60 × 273,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,555.20x = 241,184,377,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,184,377,432.32/588,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,790.58

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