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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,335.60, 888,503.40 and 171,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,335.60, 888,503.40 and 171,625.20 is: 257,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,335.60 : 888,503.40 = 171,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,335.60/888,503.40 = 171,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,335.60x = 888,503.40 × 171,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,335.60x = 152,489,573,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,489,573,725.68/592,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,437.80

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