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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,425.84, 816,638.76 and 170,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,425.84, 816,638.76 and 170,478 is: 255,717

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,425.84 : 816,638.76 = 170,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,425.84/816,638.76 = 170,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,425.84x = 816,638.76 × 170,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,425.84x = 139,218,942,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218,942,527.28/544,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,717

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