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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,415.75, 888,660.56 and 237,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,415.75, 888,660.56 and 237,383.64 is: 356,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,415.75 : 888,660.56 = 237,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,415.75/888,660.56 = 237,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,415.75x = 888,660.56 × 237,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,415.75x = 210,953,477,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,953,477,270.32/592,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,090.26

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