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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,484.40, 888,933.96 and 171,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,484.40, 888,933.96 and 171,785.52 is: 257,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,484.40 : 888,933.96 = 171,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,484.40/888,933.96 = 171,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,484.40x = 888,933.96 × 171,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,484.40x = 152,705,982,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,705,982,564.26/592,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,738.40

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