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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,011.63, 895,635.62 and 170,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,011.63, 895,635.62 and 170,551.13 is: 255,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,011.63 : 895,635.62 = 170,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,011.63/895,635.62 = 170,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,011.63x = 895,635.62 × 170,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,011.63x = 152,751,661,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,751,661,728.32/597,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,860.45

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