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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,338.20, 888,248.10 and 237,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,338.20, 888,248.10 and 237,234.20 is: 355,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,338.20 : 888,248.10 = 237,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,338.20/888,248.10 = 237,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,338.20x = 888,248.10 × 237,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,338.20x = 210,722,827,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,722,827,405.02/592,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,747.49

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