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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,007.32, 890,996.28 and 173,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,007.32, 890,996.28 and 173,286.84 is: 259,925.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,007.32 : 890,996.28 = 173,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,007.32/890,996.28 = 173,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,007.32x = 890,996.28 × 173,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,007.32x = 154,397,929,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397,929,812.96/594,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,925.97

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