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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,335.20, 888,243.60 and 237,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,335.20, 888,243.60 and 237,231.20 is: 355,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,335.20 : 888,243.60 = 237,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,335.20/888,243.60 = 237,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,335.20x = 888,243.60 × 237,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,335.20x = 210,719,095,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,719,095,120.32/592,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,742.99

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