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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,248.52, 891,285.10 and 173,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,248.52, 891,285.10 and 173,411.40 is: 260,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,248.52 : 891,285.10 = 173,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,248.52/891,285.10 = 173,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,248.52x = 891,285.10 × 173,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,248.52x = 154,558,996,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558,996,990.14/594,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,091.51

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