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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,827.60, 890,741.40 and 173,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,827.60, 890,741.40 and 173,117.20 is: 259,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,827.60 : 890,741.40 = 173,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,827.60/890,741.40 = 173,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,827.60x = 890,741.40 × 173,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,827.60x = 154,202,657,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,202,657,092.08/593,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,675.80

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