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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,944.64, 888,049.92 and 171,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,944.64, 888,049.92 and 171,253.20 is: 256,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,944.64 : 888,049.92 = 171,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,944.64/888,049.92 = 171,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,944.64x = 888,049.92 × 171,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,944.64x = 152,081,390,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,081,390,559.74/591,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,918.27

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