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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,341.20, 888,252.60 and 237,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,341.20, 888,252.60 and 237,237.20 is: 355,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,341.20 : 888,252.60 = 237,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,341.20/888,252.60 = 237,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,341.20x = 888,252.60 × 237,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,341.20x = 210,726,559,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,726,559,716.72/592,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,751.99

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