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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,005.76, 895,626.82 and 170,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,005.76, 895,626.82 and 170,545.26 is: 255,851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,005.76 : 895,626.82 = 170,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,005.76/895,626.82 = 170,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,005.76x = 895,626.82 × 170,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,005.76x = 152,744,912,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,744,912,451.66/597,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,851.66

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