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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,573.93, 888,948.38 and 171,795.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,573.93, 888,948.38 and 171,795.13 is: 257,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,573.93 : 888,948.38 = 171,795.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,573.93/888,948.38 = 171,795.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,573.93x = 888,948.38 × 171,795.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,573.93x = 152,717,002,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,717,002,505.39/592,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,718.06

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