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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,183.57, 895,927.10 and 176,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,183.57, 895,927.10 and 176,459.45 is: 264,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,183.57 : 895,927.10 = 176,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,183.57/895,927.10 = 176,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,183.57x = 895,927.10 × 176,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,183.57x = 158,094,797,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,094,797,944.16/597,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,734.00

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