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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,614.28, 882,308.94 and 272,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,614.28, 882,308.94 and 272,811.48 is: 408,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,614.28 : 882,308.94 = 272,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,614.28/882,308.94 = 272,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,614.28x = 882,308.94 × 272,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,614.28x = 240,704,007,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,704,007,738.63/588,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,933.35

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