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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,552.77, 888,939.72 and 237,594.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,552.77, 888,939.72 and 237,594.57 is: 356,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,552.77 : 888,939.72 = 237,594.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,552.77/888,939.72 = 237,594.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,552.77x = 888,939.72 × 237,594.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,552.77x = 211,207,250,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,207,250,529.32/592,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,436.19

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