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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,187.22, 895,780.89 and 176,430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,187.22, 895,780.89 and 176,430.29 is: 264,645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,187.22 : 895,780.89 = 176,430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,187.22/895,780.89 = 176,430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,187.22x = 895,780.89 × 176,430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,187.22x = 158,042,877,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,042,877,720.25/597,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,645.45

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