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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,585.96, 888,966.36 and 171,807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,585.96, 888,966.36 and 171,807.16 is: 257,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,585.96 : 888,966.36 = 171,807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,585.96/888,966.36 = 171,807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,585.96x = 888,966.36 × 171,807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,585.96x = 152,730,785,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,730,785,647.14/592,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,736.09

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