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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,513.64, 888,766.14 and 237,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,513.64, 888,766.14 and 237,522.44 is: 356,281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,513.64 : 888,766.14 = 237,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,513.64/888,766.14 = 237,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,513.64x = 888,766.14 × 237,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,513.64x = 211,101,902,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,101,902,162.18/592,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,281.93

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