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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,472.93, 896,623.30 and 237,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,472.93, 896,623.30 and 237,606.92 is: 356,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,472.93 : 896,623.30 = 237,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,472.93/896,623.30 = 237,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,472.93x = 896,623.30 × 237,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,472.93x = 213,043,896,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,043,896,230.12/597,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,574.98

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