Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,731.84, 817,228.92 and 170,754.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544,731.84, 817,228.92 and 170,754.84 is: 256,173.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,731.84 : 817,228.92 = 170,754.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,731.84/817,228.92 = 170,754.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,731.84x = 817,228.92 × 170,754.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,731.84x = 139,545,793,477.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,545,793,477.97/544,731.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,173.37
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