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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,356.60, 888,534.90 and 171,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,356.60, 888,534.90 and 171,646.20 is: 257,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,356.60 : 888,534.90 = 171,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,356.60/888,534.90 = 171,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,356.60x = 888,534.90 × 171,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,356.60x = 152,513,639,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,513,639,152.38/592,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,469.30

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