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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,799.08, 888,929.70 and 255,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,799.08, 888,929.70 and 255,680.44 is: 383,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,799.08 : 888,929.70 = 255,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,799.08/888,929.70 = 255,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,799.08x = 888,929.70 × 255,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,799.08x = 227,281,936,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,281,936,825.07/592,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,404.67

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