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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,957.18, 889,602.06 and 238,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,957.18, 889,602.06 and 238,220.32 is: 357,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,957.18 : 889,602.06 = 238,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,957.18/889,602.06 = 238,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,957.18x = 889,602.06 × 238,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,957.18x = 211,921,287,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,921,287,405.86/592,957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,397.29

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