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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,278.35, 888,510.40 and 255,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,278.35, 888,510.40 and 255,414.74 is: 383,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,278.35 : 888,510.40 = 255,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,278.35/888,510.40 = 255,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,278.35x = 888,510.40 × 255,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,278.35x = 226,938,647,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,938,647,722.21/592,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,162.16

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