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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,167.20, 887,991.60 and 237,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,167.20, 887,991.60 and 237,063.20 is: 355,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,167.20 : 887,991.60 = 237,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,167.20/887,991.60 = 237,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,167.20x = 887,991.60 × 237,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,167.20x = 210,510,130,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,510,130,269.12/592,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,491.03

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