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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,580.43, 888,958.17 and 171,801.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,580.43, 888,958.17 and 171,801.63 is: 257,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,580.43 : 888,958.17 = 171,801.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,580.43/888,958.17 = 171,801.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,580.43x = 888,958.17 × 171,801.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,580.43x = 152,724,462,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,724,462,607.82/592,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,727.82

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