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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,196.94, 889,947.08 and 172,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,196.94, 889,947.08 and 172,472.82 is: 258,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,196.94 : 889,947.08 = 172,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,196.94/889,947.08 = 172,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,196.94x = 889,947.08 × 172,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,196.94x = 153,491,682,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,491,682,538.37/593,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,753.33

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