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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,730.76, 817,227.45 and 170,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,730.76, 817,227.45 and 170,753.76 is: 256,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,730.76 : 817,227.45 = 170,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,730.76/817,227.45 = 170,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,730.76x = 817,227.45 × 170,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,730.76x = 139,544,659,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,544,659,862.71/544,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,171.80

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