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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,571.52, 888,967.88 and 237,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,571.52, 888,967.88 and 237,613.32 is: 356,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,571.52 : 888,967.88 = 237,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,571.52/888,967.88 = 237,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,571.52x = 888,967.88 × 237,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,571.52x = 211,230,609,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,230,609,340.16/592,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,464.33

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