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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,994.62, 882,250.65 and 269,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,994.62, 882,250.65 and 269,415.60 is: 403,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,994.62 : 882,250.65 = 269,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,994.62/882,250.65 = 269,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,994.62x = 882,250.65 × 269,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,994.62x = 237,692,088,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,692,088,220.14/588,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,555.62

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