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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,497.54, 896,660.12 and 237,631.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,497.54, 896,660.12 and 237,631.45 is: 356,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,497.54 : 896,660.12 = 237,631.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,497.54/896,660.12 = 237,631.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,497.54x = 896,660.12 × 237,631.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,497.54x = 213,074,644,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,074,644,472.77/597,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,611.75

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