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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,549.02, 888,934.10 and 237,590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,549.02, 888,934.10 and 237,590.82 is: 356,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,549.02 : 888,934.10 = 237,590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,549.02/888,934.10 = 237,590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,549.02x = 888,934.10 × 237,590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,549.02x = 211,202,580,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,202,580,557.01/592,549.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,430.56

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