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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,344.65, 895,875.49 and 170,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,344.65, 895,875.49 and 170,867.35 is: 256,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,344.65 : 895,875.49 = 170,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,344.65/895,875.49 = 170,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,344.65x = 895,875.49 × 170,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,344.65x = 153,075,870,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,075,870,906.25/597,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,260.55

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