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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,399.13, 816,511.22 and 170,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,399.13, 816,511.22 and 170,422.13 is: 255,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,399.13 : 816,511.22 = 170,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,399.13/816,511.22 = 170,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,399.13x = 816,511.22 × 170,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,399.13x = 139,151,580,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,151,580,429.19/544,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,605.81

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