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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,750.38, 889,167.18 and 237,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,750.38, 889,167.18 and 237,764.44 is: 356,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,750.38 : 889,167.18 = 237,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,750.38/889,167.18 = 237,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,750.38x = 889,167.18 × 237,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,750.38x = 211,412,332,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,412,332,173.24/592,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,663.34

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