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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,674.32, 890,521.20 and 172,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,674.32, 890,521.20 and 172,973.28 is: 259,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,674.32 : 890,521.20 = 172,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,674.32/890,521.20 = 172,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,674.32x = 890,521.20 × 172,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,674.32x = 154,036,372,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,036,372,873.54/593,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,462.75

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