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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,488.84, 816,733.26 and 170,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,488.84, 816,733.26 and 170,541 is: 255,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,488.84 : 816,733.26 = 170,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,488.84/816,733.26 = 170,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,488.84x = 816,733.26 × 170,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,488.84x = 139,286,506,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,286,506,893.66/544,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,811.50

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