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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.80, 888,117.90 and 255,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.80, 888,117.90 and 255,041.80 is: 382,612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.80 : 888,117.90 = 255,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.80/888,117.90 = 255,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.80x = 888,117.90 × 255,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.80x = 226,507,187,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,507,187,828.22/592,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,612.33

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