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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,550.52, 888,936.35 and 237,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,550.52, 888,936.35 and 237,592.32 is: 356,432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,550.52 : 888,936.35 = 237,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,550.52/888,936.35 = 237,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,550.52x = 888,936.35 × 237,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,550.52x = 211,204,448,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,204,448,540.87/592,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,432.81

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