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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,283.94, 888,425.94 and 171,559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,283.94, 888,425.94 and 171,559.98 is: 257,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,283.94 : 888,425.94 = 171,559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,283.94/888,425.94 = 171,559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,283.94x = 888,425.94 × 171,559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,283.94x = 152,418,336,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,418,336,497.88/592,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,339.98

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