Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,578.44, 887,192.46 and 170,857.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591,578.44, 887,192.46 and 170,857.96 is: 256,236.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,578.44 : 887,192.46 = 170,857.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,578.44/887,192.46 = 170,857.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,578.44x = 887,192.46 × 170,857.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,578.44x = 151,583,893,842.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,583,893,842.98/591,578.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,236.34
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