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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,672.07, 890,517.83 and 172,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,672.07, 890,517.83 and 172,971.03 is: 259,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,672.07 : 890,517.83 = 172,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,672.07/890,517.83 = 172,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,672.07x = 890,517.83 × 172,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,672.07x = 154,033,785,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,785,423.61/593,672.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,459.38

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