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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,005.70, 816,008.55 and 170,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,005.70, 816,008.55 and 170,028.10 is: 255,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,005.70 : 816,008.55 = 170,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,005.70/816,008.55 = 170,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,005.70x = 816,008.55 × 170,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,005.70x = 138,744,383,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,744,383,340.26/544,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,042.15

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