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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,558.02, 888,947.60 and 237,599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,558.02, 888,947.60 and 237,599.82 is: 356,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,558.02 : 888,947.60 = 237,599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,558.02/888,947.60 = 237,599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,558.02x = 888,947.60 × 237,599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,558.02x = 211,213,789,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,213,789,749.43/592,558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,444.07

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