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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,562.77, 889,341.90 and 255,857.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,562.77, 889,341.90 and 255,857.92 is: 384,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,562.77 : 889,341.90 = 255,857.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,562.77/889,341.90 = 255,857.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,562.77x = 889,341.90 × 255,857.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,562.77x = 227,545,168,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,545,168,702.85/592,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,001.80

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