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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,687.61, 895,060.92 and 170,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,687.61, 895,060.92 and 170,286.28 is: 255,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,687.61 : 895,060.92 = 170,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,687.61/895,060.92 = 170,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,687.61x = 895,060.92 × 170,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,687.61x = 152,416,594,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,416,594,440.18/596,687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,437.84

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