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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,726.27, 817,220.69 and 170,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,726.27, 817,220.69 and 170,749.27 is: 256,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,726.27 : 817,220.69 = 170,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,726.27/817,220.69 = 170,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,726.27x = 817,220.69 × 170,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,726.27x = 139,539,833,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,539,833,418.08/544,726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,165.05

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