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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,568.02, 888,962.64 and 237,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,568.02, 888,962.64 and 237,609.82 is: 356,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,568.02 : 888,962.64 = 237,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,568.02/888,962.64 = 237,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,568.02x = 888,962.64 × 237,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,568.02x = 211,226,252,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,226,252,877.13/592,568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,459.08

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