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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,415.85, 888,660.69 and 237,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,415.85, 888,660.69 and 237,383.74 is: 356,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,415.85 : 888,660.69 = 237,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,415.85/888,660.69 = 237,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,415.85x = 888,660.69 × 237,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,415.85x = 210,953,597,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,953,597,907.39/592,415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,090.40

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