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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,098.72, 888,293.88 and 171,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,098.72, 888,293.88 and 171,417.12 is: 257,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,098.72 : 888,293.88 = 171,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,098.72/888,293.88 = 171,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,098.72x = 888,293.88 × 171,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,098.72x = 152,268,778,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,268,778,623.23/592,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,167.89

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