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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,248.78, 891,285.48 and 173,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,248.78, 891,285.48 and 173,411.66 is: 260,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,248.78 : 891,285.48 = 173,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,248.78/891,285.48 = 173,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,248.78x = 891,285.48 × 173,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,248.78x = 154,559,294,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559,294,620.70/594,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,091.90

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