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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,115.70, 891,303.15 and 173,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,115.70, 891,303.15 and 173,357.30 is: 260,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,115.70 : 891,303.15 = 173,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,115.70/891,303.15 = 173,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,115.70x = 891,303.15 × 173,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,115.70x = 154,513,907,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,513,907,565.50/594,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,073.77

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