Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,575.84, 816,941.52 and 170,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544,575.84, 816,941.52 and 170,628 is: 255,966.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,575.84 : 816,941.52 = 170,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,575.84/816,941.52 = 170,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,575.84x = 816,941.52 × 170,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,575.84x = 139,393,097,674.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,393,097,674.56/544,575.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,966.36
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