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