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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.80, 888,119.40 and 255,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.80, 888,119.40 and 255,042.80 is: 382,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.80 : 888,119.40 = 255,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.80/888,119.40 = 255,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.80x = 888,119.40 × 255,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.80x = 226,508,458,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,508,458,510.32/592,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,613.83

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