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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,512.64, 888,764.64 and 237,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,512.64, 888,764.64 and 237,521.44 is: 356,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,512.64 : 888,764.64 = 237,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,512.64/888,764.64 = 237,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,512.64x = 888,764.64 × 237,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,512.64x = 211,100,657,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,100,657,113.88/592,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,280.43

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