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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,023.58, 891,020.66 and 173,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,023.58, 891,020.66 and 173,303.10 is: 259,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,023.58 : 891,020.66 = 173,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,023.58/891,020.66 = 173,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,023.58x = 891,020.66 × 173,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,023.58x = 154,416,641,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,416,641,675.53/594,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,950.36

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