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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,249.28, 891,286.22 and 173,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,249.28, 891,286.22 and 173,412.16 is: 260,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,249.28 : 891,286.22 = 173,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,249.28/891,286.22 = 173,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,249.28x = 891,286.22 × 173,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,249.28x = 154,559,868,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559,868,588.44/594,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,092.65

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