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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,005.80, 888,123.90 and 255,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,005.80, 888,123.90 and 255,045.80 is: 382,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,005.80 : 888,123.90 = 255,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,005.80/888,123.90 = 255,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,005.80x = 888,123.90 × 255,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,005.80x = 226,512,270,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,512,270,574.62/592,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,618.33

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