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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,281.27, 890,072.58 and 172,557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,281.27, 890,072.58 and 172,557.13 is: 258,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,281.27 : 890,072.58 = 172,557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,281.27/890,072.58 = 172,557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,281.27x = 890,072.58 × 172,557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,281.27x = 153,588,369,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588,369,896.50/593,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,879.52

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