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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,956.60, 889,473.87 and 237,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,956.60, 889,473.87 and 237,924.48 is: 356,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,956.60 : 889,473.87 = 237,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,956.60/889,473.87 = 237,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,956.60x = 889,473.87 × 237,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,956.60x = 211,627,607,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,627,607,993.34/592,956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,902.36

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