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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,514.64, 888,767.64 and 237,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,514.64, 888,767.64 and 237,523.44 is: 356,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,514.64 : 888,767.64 = 237,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,514.64/888,767.64 = 237,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,514.64x = 888,767.64 × 237,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,514.64x = 211,103,147,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103,147,213.48/592,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,283.43

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