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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,955.10, 889,471.62 and 237,922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,955.10, 889,471.62 and 237,922.98 is: 356,900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,955.10 : 889,471.62 = 237,922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,955.10/889,471.62 = 237,922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,955.10x = 889,471.62 × 237,922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,955.10x = 211,625,738,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,625,738,455.83/592,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,900.11

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