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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,578.02, 888,977.74 and 237,619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,578.02, 888,977.74 and 237,619.82 is: 356,474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,578.02 : 888,977.74 = 237,619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,578.02/888,977.74 = 237,619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,578.02x = 888,977.74 × 237,619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,578.02x = 211,238,730,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,238,730,562.81/592,578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,474.12

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