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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,433.84, 816,650.76 and 170,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,433.84, 816,650.76 and 170,486 is: 255,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,433.84 : 816,650.76 = 170,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,433.84/816,650.76 = 170,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,433.84x = 816,650.76 × 170,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,433.84x = 139,227,521,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,227,521,469.36/544,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,729.00

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