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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,670.57, 890,515.58 and 172,969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,670.57, 890,515.58 and 172,969.53 is: 259,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,670.57 : 890,515.58 = 172,969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,670.57/890,515.58 = 172,969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,670.57x = 890,515.58 × 172,969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,670.57x = 154,032,060,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,032,060,465.43/593,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,457.13

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