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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,852.16, 889,401.17 and 237,893.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,852.16, 889,401.17 and 237,893.87 is: 356,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,852.16 : 889,401.17 = 237,893.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,852.16/889,401.17 = 237,893.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,852.16x = 889,401.17 × 237,893.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,852.16x = 211,583,089,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,583,089,132.07/592,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,890.14

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