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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,669.32, 890,513.70 and 172,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,669.32, 890,513.70 and 172,968.28 is: 259,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,669.32 : 890,513.70 = 172,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,669.32/890,513.70 = 172,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,669.32x = 890,513.70 × 172,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,669.32x = 154,030,623,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,030,623,005.44/593,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,455.25

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