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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,571.43, 888,944.63 and 171,792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,571.43, 888,944.63 and 171,792.63 is: 257,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,571.43 : 888,944.63 = 171,792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,571.43/888,944.63 = 171,792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,571.43x = 888,944.63 × 171,792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,571.43x = 152,714,135,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,714,135,053.11/592,571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,714.31

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