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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,945.46, 886,288.56 and 170,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,945.46, 886,288.56 and 170,129.94 is: 255,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,945.46 : 886,288.56 = 170,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,945.46/886,288.56 = 170,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,945.46x = 886,288.56 × 170,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,945.46x = 150,784,219,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,784,219,535.49/590,945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,157.59

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