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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,160.60, 895,740.90 and 176,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,160.60, 895,740.90 and 176,430.40 is: 264,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,160.60 : 895,740.90 = 176,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,160.60/895,740.90 = 176,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,160.60x = 895,740.90 × 176,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,160.60x = 158,035,925,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,035,925,283.36/597,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,645.60

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