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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,613.28, 882,307.44 and 272,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,613.28, 882,307.44 and 272,810.48 is: 408,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,613.28 : 882,307.44 = 272,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,613.28/882,307.44 = 272,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,613.28x = 882,307.44 × 272,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,613.28x = 240,702,716,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,702,716,213.97/588,613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,931.85

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