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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,129.76, 891,224.88 and 173,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,129.76, 891,224.88 and 173,437.36 is: 260,164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,129.76 : 891,224.88 = 173,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,129.76/891,224.88 = 173,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,129.76x = 891,224.88 × 173,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,129.76x = 154,571,690,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,571,690,353.52/594,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,164.87

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