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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,279.46, 888,512.09 and 255,415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,279.46, 888,512.09 and 255,415.85 is: 383,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,279.46 : 888,512.09 = 255,415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,279.46/888,512.09 = 255,415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,279.46x = 888,512.09 × 255,415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,279.46x = 226,940,068,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,940,068,314.91/592,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,163.83

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