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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,824.70, 888,101.55 and 255,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,824.70, 888,101.55 and 255,026.70 is: 382,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,824.70 : 888,101.55 = 255,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,824.70/888,101.55 = 255,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,824.70x = 888,101.55 × 255,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,824.70x = 226,489,607,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,489,607,561.39/591,824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,697.12

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