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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,855.40, 890,506.08 and 173,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,855.40, 890,506.08 and 173,047.44 is: 259,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,855.40 : 890,506.08 = 173,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,855.40/890,506.08 = 173,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,855.40x = 890,506.08 × 173,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,855.40x = 154,099,797,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,099,797,448.44/593,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,490.44

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