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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,967.08, 889,616.68 and 238,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,967.08, 889,616.68 and 238,230.22 is: 357,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,967.08 : 889,616.68 = 238,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,967.08/889,616.68 = 238,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,967.08x = 889,616.68 × 238,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,967.08x = 211,933,577,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,933,577,392.07/592,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,412.05

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