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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,680.82, 896,530.95 and 171,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,680.82, 896,530.95 and 171,214.98 is: 256,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,680.82 : 896,530.95 = 171,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,680.82/896,530.95 = 171,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,680.82x = 896,530.95 × 171,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,680.82x = 153,499,528,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,499,528,673.63/597,680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,825.25

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