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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,727.27, 817,222.19 and 170,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,727.27, 817,222.19 and 170,750.27 is: 256,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,727.27 : 817,222.19 = 170,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,727.27/817,222.19 = 170,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,727.27x = 817,222.19 × 170,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,727.27x = 139,540,909,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,540,909,592.49/544,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,166.56

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