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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,965.63, 888,703.52 and 255,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,965.63, 888,703.52 and 255,611.43 is: 383,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,965.63 : 888,703.52 = 255,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,965.63/888,703.52 = 255,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,965.63x = 888,703.52 × 255,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,965.63x = 227,162,776,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,162,776,315.18/592,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,096.03

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