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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,583.96, 888,963.36 and 171,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,583.96, 888,963.36 and 171,805.16 is: 257,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,583.96 : 888,963.36 = 171,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,583.96/888,963.36 = 171,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,583.96x = 888,963.36 × 171,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,583.96x = 152,728,492,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728,492,298.94/592,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,733.09

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