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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,517.64, 888,772.14 and 237,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,517.64, 888,772.14 and 237,526.44 is: 356,287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,517.64 : 888,772.14 = 237,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,517.64/888,772.14 = 237,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,517.64x = 888,772.14 × 237,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,517.64x = 211,106,882,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,106,882,385.38/592,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,287.93

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