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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,531.20, 888,710.40 and 171,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,531.20, 888,710.40 and 171,763.20 is: 257,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,531.20 : 888,710.40 = 171,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,531.20/888,710.40 = 171,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,531.20x = 888,710.40 × 171,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,531.20x = 152,647,742,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,647,742,177.28/592,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,619.75

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