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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,264.08, 888,409.08 and 237,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,264.08, 888,409.08 and 237,445.20 is: 356,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,264.08 : 888,409.08 = 237,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,264.08/888,409.08 = 237,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,264.08x = 888,409.08 × 237,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,264.08x = 210,948,471,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,948,471,682.42/592,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,173.00

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