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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,360.20, 888,281.10 and 237,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,360.20, 888,281.10 and 237,256.20 is: 355,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,360.20 : 888,281.10 = 237,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,360.20/888,281.10 = 237,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,360.20x = 888,281.10 × 237,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,360.20x = 210,750,198,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,750,198,317.82/592,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,780.48

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