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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,563.52, 888,955.88 and 237,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,563.52, 888,955.88 and 237,605.32 is: 356,452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,563.52 : 888,955.88 = 237,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,563.52/888,955.88 = 237,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,563.52x = 888,955.88 × 237,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,563.52x = 211,220,646,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,220,646,333.28/592,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,452.33

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