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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,554.15, 888,941.78 and 237,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,554.15, 888,941.78 and 237,595.95 is: 356,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,554.15 : 888,941.78 = 237,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,554.15/888,941.78 = 237,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,554.15x = 888,941.78 × 237,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,554.15x = 211,208,966,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,208,966,713.79/592,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,438.25

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