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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,573.02, 888,970.14 and 237,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,573.02, 888,970.14 and 237,614.82 is: 356,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,573.02 : 888,970.14 = 237,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,573.02/888,970.14 = 237,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,573.02x = 888,970.14 × 237,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,573.02x = 211,232,479,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,232,479,801.48/592,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,466.58

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