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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,803.08, 888,935.70 and 255,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,803.08, 888,935.70 and 255,684.44 is: 383,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,803.08 : 888,935.70 = 255,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,803.08/888,935.70 = 255,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,803.08x = 888,935.70 × 255,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,803.08x = 227,287,026,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,287,026,650.51/592,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,410.67

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