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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,955.74, 858,005.14 and 172,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,955.74, 858,005.14 and 172,595.86 is: 258,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,955.74 : 858,005.14 = 172,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,955.74/858,005.14 = 172,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,955.74x = 858,005.14 × 172,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,955.74x = 148,088,135,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,088,135,022.72/571,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,915.38

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