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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,958.57, 889,604.13 and 238,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,958.57, 889,604.13 and 238,221.70 is: 357,399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,958.57 : 889,604.13 = 238,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,958.57/889,604.13 = 238,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,958.57x = 889,604.13 × 238,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,958.57x = 211,923,008,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,923,008,175.62/592,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,399.35

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