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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,575.84 : 816,941.52 = 170,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,575.84/816,941.52 = 170,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,575.84x = 816,941.52 × 170,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,575.84x = 139,393,097,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,393,097,674.56/544,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,966.36

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