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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,008.76, 895,631.33 and 170,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,008.76, 895,631.33 and 170,548.26 is: 255,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,008.76 : 895,631.33 = 170,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,008.76/895,631.33 = 170,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,008.76x = 895,631.33 × 170,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,008.76x = 152,748,364,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,748,364,080.25/597,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,856.15

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