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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,567.52, 888,961.88 and 237,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,567.52, 888,961.88 and 237,609.32 is: 356,458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,567.52 : 888,961.88 = 237,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,567.52/888,961.88 = 237,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,567.52x = 888,961.88 × 237,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,567.52x = 211,225,627,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,225,627,812.72/592,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,458.33

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