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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,570.28, 882,723.90 and 272,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,570.28, 882,723.90 and 272,986.18 is: 409,418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,570.28 : 882,723.90 = 272,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,570.28/882,723.90 = 272,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,570.28x = 882,723.90 × 272,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,570.28x = 240,971,425,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,971,425,455.70/588,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,418.27

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