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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,572.93, 888,946.88 and 171,794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,572.93, 888,946.88 and 171,794.13 is: 257,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,572.93 : 888,946.88 = 171,794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,572.93/888,946.88 = 171,794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,572.93x = 888,946.88 × 171,794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,572.93x = 152,715,855,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,715,855,865.81/592,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,716.56

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