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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,340.20, 888,251.10 and 237,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,340.20, 888,251.10 and 237,236.20 is: 355,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,340.20 : 888,251.10 = 237,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,340.20/888,251.10 = 237,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,340.20x = 888,251.10 × 237,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,340.20x = 210,725,315,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,725,315,609.82/592,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,750.49

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