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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,718.11, 896,717.31 and 237,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,718.11, 896,717.31 and 237,910.74 is: 356,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,718.11 : 896,717.31 = 237,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,718.11/896,717.31 = 237,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,718.11x = 896,717.31 × 237,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,718.11x = 213,338,678,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,338,678,792.91/597,718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,921.89

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