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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,551.52, 888,937.85 and 237,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,551.52, 888,937.85 and 237,593.32 is: 356,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,551.52 : 888,937.85 = 237,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,551.52/888,937.85 = 237,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,551.52x = 888,937.85 × 237,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,551.52x = 211,205,695,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,205,695,055.16/592,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,434.31

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