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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,733.76, 817,231.95 and 170,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,733.76, 817,231.95 and 170,756.76 is: 256,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,733.76 : 817,231.95 = 170,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,733.76/817,231.95 = 170,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,733.76x = 817,231.95 × 170,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,733.76x = 139,547,879,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547,879,950.48/544,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,176.30

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