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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,691.62, 895,066.92 and 170,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,691.62, 895,066.92 and 170,290.28 is: 255,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,691.62 : 895,066.92 = 170,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,691.62/895,066.92 = 170,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,691.62x = 895,066.92 × 170,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,691.62x = 152,421,196,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,421,196,425.54/596,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,443.84

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