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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,713, 896,565.04 and 171,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,713, 896,565.04 and 171,249.18 is: 256,872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,713 : 896,565.04 = 171,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,713/896,565.04 = 171,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,713x = 896,565.04 × 171,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,713x = 153,536,027,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,536,027,916.67/597,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,872.49

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