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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,353.60, 888,530.40 and 171,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,353.60, 888,530.40 and 171,643.20 is: 257,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,353.60 : 888,530.40 = 171,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,353.60/888,530.40 = 171,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,353.60x = 888,530.40 × 171,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,353.60x = 152,510,201,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,510,201,153.28/592,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,464.80

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