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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,930.92, 891,027.42 and 173,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,930.92, 891,027.42 and 173,239.72 is: 259,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,930.92 : 891,027.42 = 173,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,930.92/891,027.42 = 173,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,930.92x = 891,027.42 × 173,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,930.92x = 154,361,340,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,361,340,753.12/593,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,897.80

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