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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,758.33, 896,448.81 and 237,772.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,758.33, 896,448.81 and 237,772.67 is: 356,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,758.33 : 896,448.81 = 237,772.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,758.33/896,448.81 = 237,772.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,758.33x = 896,448.81 × 237,772.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,758.33x = 213,151,022,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,151,022,589.78/597,758.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,583.95

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