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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,571.02, 888,967.14 and 237,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,571.02, 888,967.14 and 237,612.82 is: 356,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,571.02 : 888,967.14 = 237,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,571.02/888,967.14 = 237,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,571.02x = 888,967.14 × 237,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,571.02x = 211,229,989,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,229,989,022.74/592,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,463.58

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