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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,380.45, 888,311.48 and 237,276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,380.45, 888,311.48 and 237,276.45 is: 355,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,380.45 : 888,311.48 = 237,276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,380.45/888,311.48 = 237,276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,380.45x = 888,311.48 × 237,276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,380.45x = 210,775,393,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,775,393,282.26/592,380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,810.85

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