Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,579.59, 816,947.16 and 170,631.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544,579.59, 816,947.16 and 170,631.75 is: 255,971.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,579.59 : 816,947.16 = 170,631.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,579.59/816,947.16 = 170,631.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,579.59x = 816,947.16 × 170,631.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,579.59x = 139,397,123,568.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,397,123,568.33/544,579.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,971.99
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