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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,574.02, 888,971.64 and 237,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,574.02, 888,971.64 and 237,615.82 is: 356,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,574.02 : 888,971.64 = 237,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,574.02/888,971.64 = 237,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,574.02x = 888,971.64 × 237,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,574.02x = 211,233,725,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,233,725,195.35/592,574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,468.08

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