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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,005.60, 895,671.92 and 176,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,005.60, 895,671.92 and 176,281.12 is: 264,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,005.60 : 895,671.92 = 176,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,005.60/895,671.92 = 176,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,005.60x = 895,671.92 × 176,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,005.60x = 157,890,049,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,890,049,210.15/597,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,469.96

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