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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,554.02, 888,941.60 and 237,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,554.02, 888,941.60 and 237,595.82 is: 356,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,554.02 : 888,941.60 = 237,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,554.02/888,941.60 = 237,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,554.02x = 888,941.60 × 237,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,554.02x = 211,208,808,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,208,808,384.11/592,554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,438.07

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