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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,576.02, 888,974.73 and 237,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,576.02, 888,974.73 and 237,617.82 is: 356,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,576.02 : 888,974.73 = 237,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,576.02/888,974.73 = 237,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,576.02x = 888,974.73 × 237,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,576.02x = 211,236,237,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,236,237,377.69/592,576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,471.12

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