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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,417.81, 888,663.65 and 237,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,417.81, 888,663.65 and 237,385.70 is: 356,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,417.81 : 888,663.65 = 237,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,417.81/888,663.65 = 237,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,417.81x = 888,663.65 × 237,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,417.81x = 210,956,040,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,956,040,322.05/592,417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,093.35

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