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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,552.02, 888,938.60 and 237,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,552.02, 888,938.60 and 237,593.82 is: 356,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,552.02 : 888,938.60 = 237,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,552.02/888,938.60 = 237,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,552.02x = 888,938.60 × 237,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,552.02x = 211,206,316,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,206,316,531.48/592,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,435.06

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