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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,801.66, 882,611.88 and 273,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,801.66, 882,611.88 and 273,480 is: 409,945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,801.66 : 882,611.88 = 273,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,801.66/882,611.88 = 273,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,801.66x = 882,611.88 × 273,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,801.66x = 241,376,696,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,376,696,942.40/588,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,945.68

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