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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,872.66, 889,296.84 and 237,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,872.66, 889,296.84 and 237,966.30 is: 356,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,872.66 : 889,296.84 = 237,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,872.66/889,296.84 = 237,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,872.66x = 889,296.84 × 237,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,872.66x = 211,622,678,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,622,678,616.49/592,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,944.57

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