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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,954.31, 889,597.76 and 238,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,954.31, 889,597.76 and 238,217.45 is: 357,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,954.31 : 889,597.76 = 238,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,954.31/889,597.76 = 238,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,954.31x = 889,597.76 × 238,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,954.31x = 211,917,704,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,917,704,273.84/592,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,392.97

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