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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,461.84, 816,692.76 and 170,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,461.84, 816,692.76 and 170,514 is: 255,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,461.84 : 816,692.76 = 170,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,461.84/816,692.76 = 170,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,461.84x = 816,692.76 × 170,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,461.84x = 139,257,549,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,257,549,278.64/544,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,771.00

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