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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,005.60, 888,123.60 and 255,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,005.60, 888,123.60 and 255,045.60 is: 382,618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,005.60 : 888,123.60 = 255,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,005.60/888,123.60 = 255,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,005.60x = 888,123.60 × 255,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,005.60x = 226,512,016,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,512,016,436.16/592,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,618.03

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