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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,705.40, 887,558.10 and 171,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,705.40, 887,558.10 and 171,023.80 is: 256,535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,705.40 : 887,558.10 = 171,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,705.40/887,558.10 = 171,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,705.40x = 887,558.10 × 171,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,705.40x = 151,793,558,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,793,558,982.78/591,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,535.70

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