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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,588.04, 888,992.76 and 237,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,588.04, 888,992.76 and 237,629.84 is: 356,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,588.04 : 888,992.76 = 237,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,588.04/888,992.76 = 237,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,588.04x = 888,992.76 × 237,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,588.04x = 211,251,207,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251,207,319.96/592,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,489.15

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