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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,950.24, 857,996.87 and 172,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,950.24, 857,996.87 and 172,590.36 is: 258,907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,950.24 : 857,996.87 = 172,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,950.24/857,996.87 = 172,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,950.24x = 857,996.87 × 172,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,950.24x = 148,081,987,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,081,987,809.22/571,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,907.12

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