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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,234.58, 898,977.63 and 172,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,234.58, 898,977.63 and 172,769.58 is: 259,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,234.58 : 898,977.63 = 172,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,234.58/898,977.63 = 172,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,234.58x = 898,977.63 × 172,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,234.58x = 155,315,989,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,315,989,525.97/599,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,190.63

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