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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,477.20, 890,129.40 and 172,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,477.20, 890,129.40 and 172,709.20 is: 259,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,477.20 : 890,129.40 = 172,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,477.20/890,129.40 = 172,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,477.20x = 890,129.40 × 172,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,477.20x = 153,733,536,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,733,536,570.48/593,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,038.66

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