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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,969.74, 889,541.28 and 172,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,969.74, 889,541.28 and 172,190.94 is: 258,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,969.74 : 889,541.28 = 172,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,969.74/889,541.28 = 172,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,969.74x = 889,541.28 × 172,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,969.74x = 153,170,949,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,170,949,172.00/592,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,311.58

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