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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,594.84, 816,892.62 and 170,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,594.84, 816,892.62 and 170,647 is: 255,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,594.84 : 816,892.62 = 170,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,594.84/816,892.62 = 170,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,594.84x = 816,892.62 × 170,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,594.84x = 139,400,274,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,400,274,925.14/544,594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,970.61

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