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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,579.02, 888,979.23 and 237,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,579.02, 888,979.23 and 237,620.82 is: 356,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,579.02 : 888,979.23 = 237,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,579.02/888,979.23 = 237,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,579.02x = 888,979.23 × 237,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,579.02x = 211,239,973,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,239,973,595.57/592,579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,475.62

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