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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,789.63, 882,593.91 and 273,467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,789.63, 882,593.91 and 273,467.97 is: 409,927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,789.63 : 882,593.91 = 273,467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,789.63/882,593.91 = 273,467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,789.63x = 882,593.91 × 273,467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,789.63x = 241,361,164,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,361,164,902.06/588,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,927.68

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