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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,581.02, 888,982.24 and 237,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,581.02, 888,982.24 and 237,622.82 is: 356,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,581.02 : 888,982.24 = 237,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,581.02/888,982.24 = 237,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,581.02x = 888,982.24 × 237,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,581.02x = 211,242,466,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,242,466,798.72/592,581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,478.62

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