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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,776.09, 882,573.62 and 273,454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,776.09, 882,573.62 and 273,454.43 is: 409,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,776.09 : 882,573.62 = 273,454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,776.09/882,573.62 = 273,454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,776.09x = 882,573.62 × 273,454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,776.09x = 241,343,660,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,343,660,410.00/588,776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,907.38

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