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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,122.21, 888,276.45 and 255,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,122.21, 888,276.45 and 255,258.60 is: 382,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,122.21 : 888,276.45 = 255,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,122.21/888,276.45 = 255,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,122.21x = 888,276.45 × 255,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,122.21x = 226,740,203,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,740,203,039.97/592,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,928.05

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