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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,115.90, 888,167.37 and 237,212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,115.90, 888,167.37 and 237,212.78 is: 355,816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,115.90 : 888,167.37 = 237,212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,115.90/888,167.37 = 237,212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,115.90x = 888,167.37 × 237,212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,115.90x = 210,684,650,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,684,650,942.99/592,115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,816.57

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