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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,399.48, 887,105.70 and 170,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,399.48, 887,105.70 and 170,679 is: 256,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,399.48 : 887,105.70 = 170,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,399.48/887,105.70 = 170,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,399.48x = 887,105.70 × 170,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,399.48x = 151,410,313,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,410,313,770.30/591,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,020.37

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