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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,528.60, 888,772.92 and 237,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,528.60, 888,772.92 and 237,447.28 is: 356,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,528.60 : 888,772.92 = 237,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,528.60/888,772.92 = 237,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,528.60x = 888,772.92 × 237,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,528.60x = 211,036,712,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,036,712,391.66/592,528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,162.91

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