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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,123.40, 888,184.02 and 171,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,123.40, 888,184.02 and 171,398.60 is: 257,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,123.40 : 888,184.02 = 171,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,123.40/888,184.02 = 171,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,123.40x = 888,184.02 × 171,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,123.40x = 152,233,497,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,233,497,570.37/592,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,097.59

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