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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,591.84, 816,888.12 and 170,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,591.84, 816,888.12 and 170,644 is: 255,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,591.84 : 816,888.12 = 170,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,591.84/816,888.12 = 170,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,591.84x = 816,888.12 × 170,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,591.84x = 139,397,056,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397,056,349.28/544,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,966.11

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