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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,247.77, 891,283.97 and 173,410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,247.77, 891,283.97 and 173,410.65 is: 260,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,247.77 : 891,283.97 = 173,410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,247.77/891,283.97 = 173,410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,247.77x = 891,283.97 × 173,410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,247.77x = 154,558,132,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558,132,572.28/594,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,090.39

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