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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,026.70, 816,116.85 and 170,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,026.70, 816,116.85 and 170,010.70 is: 255,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,026.70 : 816,116.85 = 170,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,026.70/816,116.85 = 170,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,026.70x = 816,116.85 × 170,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,026.70x = 138,748,596,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,748,596,950.30/544,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,040.05

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