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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,548.67, 896,462.87 and 237,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,548.67, 896,462.87 and 237,739.89 is: 356,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,548.67 : 896,462.87 = 237,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,548.67/896,462.87 = 237,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,548.67x = 896,462.87 × 237,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,548.67x = 213,124,982,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,124,982,914.19/597,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,665.48

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