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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,583.60, 888,097.80 and 237,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,583.60, 888,097.80 and 237,306.80 is: 355,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,583.60 : 888,097.80 = 237,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,583.60/888,097.80 = 237,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,583.60x = 888,097.80 × 237,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,583.60x = 210,751,647,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,751,647,005.04/592,583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,648.80

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