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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,701.84, 817,053.12 and 170,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,701.84, 817,053.12 and 170,754 is: 256,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,701.84 : 817,053.12 = 170,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,701.84/817,053.12 = 170,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,701.84x = 817,053.12 × 170,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,701.84x = 139,515,088,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,515,088,452.48/544,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,131.11

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