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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,416.12, 888,661.11 and 237,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,416.12, 888,661.11 and 237,384.01 is: 356,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,416.12 : 888,661.11 = 237,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,416.12/888,661.11 = 237,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,416.12x = 888,661.11 × 237,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,416.12x = 210,953,939,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,953,939,823.87/592,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,090.81

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