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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,248.77, 891,285.48 and 173,411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,248.77, 891,285.48 and 173,411.65 is: 260,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,248.77 : 891,285.48 = 173,411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,248.77/891,285.48 = 173,411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,248.77x = 891,285.48 × 173,411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,248.77x = 154,559,284,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559,284,840.78/594,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,091.89

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