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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,519.64, 888,775.14 and 237,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,519.64, 888,775.14 and 237,528.44 is: 356,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,519.64 : 888,775.14 = 237,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,519.64/888,775.14 = 237,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,519.64x = 888,775.14 × 237,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,519.64x = 211,109,372,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,109,372,514.98/592,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,290.93

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