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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,292, 885,587.45 and 169,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,292, 885,587.45 and 169,567.88 is: 254,394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,292 : 885,587.45 = 169,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,292/885,587.45 = 169,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,292x = 885,587.45 × 169,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,292x = 150,167,181,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,167,181,175.33/590,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,394.74

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