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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,734.06, 817,232.31 and 170,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,734.06, 817,232.31 and 170,757.06 is: 256,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,734.06 : 817,232.31 = 170,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,734.06/817,232.31 = 170,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,734.06x = 817,232.31 × 170,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,734.06x = 139,548,186,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,548,186,592.61/544,734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,176.72

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