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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,998.24, 889,584.03 and 172,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,998.24, 889,584.03 and 172,219.44 is: 258,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,998.24 : 889,584.03 = 172,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,998.24/889,584.03 = 172,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,998.24x = 889,584.03 × 172,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,998.24x = 153,203,663,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,203,663,479.54/592,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,354.33

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