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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,001.24, 898,630.78 and 172,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,001.24, 898,630.78 and 172,534.12 is: 258,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,001.24 : 898,630.78 = 172,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,001.24/898,630.78 = 172,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,001.24x = 898,630.78 × 172,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,001.24x = 155,044,470,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,044,470,832.21/599,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,838.31

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