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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,989.36, 890,911.66 and 173,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,989.36, 890,911.66 and 173,265.64 is: 259,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,989.36 : 890,911.66 = 173,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,989.36/890,911.66 = 173,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,989.36x = 890,911.66 × 173,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,989.36x = 154,364,378,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364,378,953.36/593,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,877.35

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