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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,781.59, 889,338.88 and 238,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,781.59, 889,338.88 and 238,044.72 is: 357,133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,781.59 : 889,338.88 = 238,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,781.59/889,338.88 = 238,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,781.59x = 889,338.88 × 238,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,781.59x = 211,702,426,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,702,426,968.29/592,781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,133.94

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