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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,472.22, 895,852.73 and 237,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,472.22, 895,852.73 and 237,448.28 is: 356,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,472.22 : 895,852.73 = 237,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,472.22/895,852.73 = 237,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,472.22x = 895,852.73 × 237,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,472.22x = 212,718,692,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,718,692,705.06/597,472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,031.10

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