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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,279.26, 890,069.60 and 172,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,279.26, 890,069.60 and 172,555.14 is: 258,876.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,279.26 : 890,069.60 = 172,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,279.26/890,069.60 = 172,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,279.26x = 890,069.60 × 172,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,279.26x = 153,586,084,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,586,084,437.74/593,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,876.54

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