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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,638.63, 896,633.51 and 176,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,638.63, 896,633.51 and 176,925.44 is: 265,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,638.63 : 896,633.51 = 176,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,638.63/896,633.51 = 176,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,638.63x = 896,633.51 × 176,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,638.63x = 158,637,278,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,637,278,275.49/597,638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,440.13

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