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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,487.58, 888,727.14 and 237,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,487.58, 888,727.14 and 237,496.44 is: 356,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,487.58 : 888,727.14 = 237,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,487.58/888,727.14 = 237,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,487.58x = 888,727.14 × 237,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,487.58x = 211,069,531,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,069,531,881.38/592,487.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,242.96

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