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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,801.08, 888,932.70 and 255,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,801.08, 888,932.70 and 255,682.44 is: 383,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,801.08 : 888,932.70 = 255,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,801.08/888,932.70 = 255,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,801.08x = 888,932.70 × 255,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,801.08x = 227,284,481,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,284,481,731.79/592,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,407.67

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