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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,557.04, 888,946.08 and 237,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,557.04, 888,946.08 and 237,598.84 is: 356,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,557.04 : 888,946.08 = 237,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,557.04/888,946.08 = 237,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,557.04x = 888,946.08 × 237,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,557.04x = 211,212,557,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212,557,430.55/592,557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,442.58

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