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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,272.13, 895,412.29 and 237,220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,272.13, 895,412.29 and 237,220.85 is: 355,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,272.13 : 895,412.29 = 237,220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,272.13/895,412.29 = 237,220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,272.13x = 895,412.29 × 237,220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,272.13x = 212,410,465,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,410,465,623.74/597,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,634.32

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