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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,851.06, 888,638.85 and 256,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,851.06, 888,638.85 and 256,050.09 is: 383,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,851.06 : 888,638.85 = 256,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,851.06/888,638.85 = 256,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,851.06x = 888,638.85 × 256,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,851.06x = 227,536,057,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,536,057,520.00/592,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,799.70

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