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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,924.72, 885,181.02 and 270,076.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,924.72, 885,181.02 and 270,076.06 is: 405,248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,924.72 : 885,181.02 = 270,076.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,924.72/885,181.02 = 270,076.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,924.72x = 885,181.02 × 270,076.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,924.72x = 239,066,202,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,066,202,268.38/589,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,248.66

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