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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,364.60, 888,546.90 and 171,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,364.60, 888,546.90 and 171,654.20 is: 257,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,364.60 : 888,546.90 = 171,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,364.60/888,546.90 = 171,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,364.60x = 888,546.90 × 171,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,364.60x = 152,522,807,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,522,807,281.98/592,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,481.30

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