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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,373.20, 888,300.60 and 237,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,373.20, 888,300.60 and 237,269.20 is: 355,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,373.20 : 888,300.60 = 237,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,373.20/888,300.60 = 237,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,373.20x = 888,300.60 × 237,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,373.20x = 210,766,372,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,766,372,721.52/592,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.98

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