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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,844.59, 654,999.28 and 170,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,844.59, 654,999.28 and 170,293.71 is: 255,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,844.59 : 654,999.28 = 170,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,844.59/654,999.28 = 170,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,844.59x = 654,999.28 × 170,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,844.59x = 111,542,257,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,542,257,438.53/436,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,336.25

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