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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,119.09, 888,227.82 and 236,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,119.09, 888,227.82 and 236,939.34 is: 355,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,119.09 : 888,227.82 = 236,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,119.09/888,227.82 = 236,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,119.09x = 888,227.82 × 236,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,119.09x = 210,456,113,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,456,113,440.44/592,119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,428.69

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