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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,585.44, 888,965.66 and 171,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,585.44, 888,965.66 and 171,806.64 is: 257,735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,585.44 : 888,965.66 = 171,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,585.44/888,965.66 = 171,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,585.44x = 888,965.66 × 171,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,585.44x = 152,730,203,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,730,203,119.98/592,585.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,735.33

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