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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,418.81, 888,665.15 and 237,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,418.81, 888,665.15 and 237,386.70 is: 356,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,418.81 : 888,665.15 = 237,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,418.81/888,665.15 = 237,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,418.81x = 888,665.15 × 237,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,418.81x = 210,957,287,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,957,287,363.51/592,418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,094.85

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