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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.80, 888,005.70 and 237,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.80, 888,005.70 and 237,072.60 is: 355,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.80 : 888,005.70 = 237,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.80/888,005.70 = 237,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.80x = 888,005.70 × 237,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.80x = 210,521,820,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,521,820,113.82/592,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,608.90

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