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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,577.02, 888,976.14 and 237,618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,577.02, 888,976.14 and 237,618.82 is: 356,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,577.02 : 888,976.14 = 237,618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,577.02/888,976.14 = 237,618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,577.02x = 888,976.14 × 237,618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,577.02x = 211,237,461,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,237,461,394.96/592,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,472.58

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