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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,798.08, 888,928.20 and 255,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,798.08, 888,928.20 and 255,679.44 is: 383,403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,798.08 : 888,928.20 = 255,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,798.08/888,928.20 = 255,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,798.08x = 888,928.20 × 255,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,798.08x = 227,280,664,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,280,664,376.21/592,798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,403.17

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