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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,569.28, 882,722.40 and 272,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,569.28, 882,722.40 and 272,985.18 is: 409,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,569.28 : 882,722.40 = 272,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,569.28/882,722.40 = 272,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,569.28x = 882,722.40 × 272,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,569.28x = 240,970,133,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,970,133,254.03/588,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,416.77

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