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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,342.20, 888,254.10 and 237,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,342.20, 888,254.10 and 237,238.20 is: 355,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,342.20 : 888,254.10 = 237,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,342.20/888,254.10 = 237,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,342.20x = 888,254.10 × 237,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,342.20x = 210,727,803,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,727,803,826.62/592,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,753.49

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