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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,601.84, 816,903.12 and 170,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,601.84, 816,903.12 and 170,654 is: 255,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,601.84 : 816,903.12 = 170,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,601.84/816,903.12 = 170,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,601.84x = 816,903.12 × 170,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,601.84x = 139,407,785,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,407,785,040.48/544,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,981.11

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