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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,031.70, 816,124.35 and 170,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,031.70, 816,124.35 and 170,015.70 is: 255,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,031.70 : 816,124.35 = 170,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,031.70/816,124.35 = 170,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,031.70x = 816,124.35 × 170,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,031.70x = 138,753,952,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753,952,652.30/544,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,047.55

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