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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,270.58, 654,400.96 and 170,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,270.58, 654,400.96 and 170,217.92 is: 255,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,270.58 : 654,400.96 = 170,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,270.58/654,400.96 = 170,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,270.58x = 654,400.96 × 170,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,270.58x = 111,390,768,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,390,768,621.20/436,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,324.96

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