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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,553.77, 888,941.22 and 237,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,553.77, 888,941.22 and 237,595.57 is: 356,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,553.77 : 888,941.22 = 237,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,553.77/888,941.22 = 237,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,553.77x = 888,941.22 × 237,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,553.77x = 211,208,495,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,208,495,862.40/592,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,437.69

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