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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,682.33, 895,958.62 and 238,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,682.33, 895,958.62 and 238,075.20 is: 356,887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,682.33 : 895,958.62 = 238,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,682.33/895,958.62 = 238,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,682.33x = 895,958.62 × 238,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,682.33x = 213,305,527,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,305,527,053.04/597,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,887.79

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