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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,797.08, 888,926.70 and 255,678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,797.08, 888,926.70 and 255,678.44 is: 383,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,797.08 : 888,926.70 = 255,678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,797.08/888,926.70 = 255,678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,797.08x = 888,926.70 × 255,678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,797.08x = 227,279,391,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,279,391,930.35/592,797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,401.67

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