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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,947.07, 888,675.67 and 255,592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,947.07, 888,675.67 and 255,592.87 is: 383,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,947.07 : 888,675.67 = 255,592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,947.07/888,675.67 = 255,592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,947.07x = 888,675.67 × 255,592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,947.07x = 227,139,163,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,139,163,092.28/592,947.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,068.20

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