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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,730.06, 817,226.31 and 170,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,730.06, 817,226.31 and 170,753.06 is: 256,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,730.06 : 817,226.31 = 170,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,730.06/817,226.31 = 170,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,730.06x = 817,226.31 × 170,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,730.06x = 139,543,895,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,543,895,828.40/544,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,170.73

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