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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,582.96, 888,961.86 and 171,804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,582.96, 888,961.86 and 171,804.16 is: 257,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,582.96 : 888,961.86 = 171,804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,582.96/888,961.86 = 171,804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,582.96x = 888,961.86 × 171,804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,582.96x = 152,727,345,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,727,345,629.34/592,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,731.59

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