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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,550.02, 888,935.60 and 237,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,550.02, 888,935.60 and 237,591.82 is: 356,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,550.02 : 888,935.60 = 237,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,550.02/888,935.60 = 237,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,550.02x = 888,935.60 × 237,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,550.02x = 211,203,827,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,203,827,066.79/592,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,432.06

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