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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,864.40, 889,462.14 and 238,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,864.40, 889,462.14 and 238,127.54 is: 357,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,864.40 : 889,462.14 = 238,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,864.40/889,462.14 = 238,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,864.40x = 889,462.14 × 238,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,864.40x = 211,805,426,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,805,426,874.03/592,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,257.80

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