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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,337.70, 888,247.35 and 237,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,337.70, 888,247.35 and 237,233.70 is: 355,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,337.70 : 888,247.35 = 237,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,337.70/888,247.35 = 237,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,337.70x = 888,247.35 × 237,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,337.70x = 210,722,205,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,722,205,355.70/592,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,746.74

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