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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,012.63, 895,637.12 and 170,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,012.63, 895,637.12 and 170,552.13 is: 255,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,012.63 : 895,637.12 = 170,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,012.63/895,637.12 = 170,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,012.63x = 895,637.12 × 170,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,012.63x = 152,752,818,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,752,818,523.07/597,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,861.95

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