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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,795.48, 887,699.70 and 171,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,795.48, 887,699.70 and 171,075 is: 256,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,795.48 : 887,699.70 = 171,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,795.48/887,699.70 = 171,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,795.48x = 887,699.70 × 171,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,795.48x = 151,863,226,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,863,226,177.50/591,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,614.37

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