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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,536.84, 816,883.02 and 170,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,536.84, 816,883.02 and 170,589 is: 255,907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,536.84 : 816,883.02 = 170,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,536.84/816,883.02 = 170,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,536.84x = 816,883.02 × 170,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,536.84x = 139,351,257,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,351,257,498.78/544,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,907.86

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