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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,844.40, 889,093.80 and 237,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,844.40, 889,093.80 and 237,740.40 is: 356,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,844.40 : 889,093.80 = 237,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,844.40/889,093.80 = 237,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,844.40x = 889,093.80 × 237,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,844.40x = 211,373,515,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,373,515,649.52/592,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,541.30

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