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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,802.08, 888,934.20 and 255,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,802.08, 888,934.20 and 255,683.44 is: 383,409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,802.08 : 888,934.20 = 255,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,802.08/888,934.20 = 255,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,802.08x = 888,934.20 × 255,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,802.08x = 227,285,754,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,285,754,189.65/592,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,409.17

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