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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,734.84, 817,233.42 and 170,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,734.84, 817,233.42 and 170,757.84 is: 256,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,734.84 : 817,233.42 = 170,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,734.84/817,233.42 = 170,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,734.84x = 817,233.42 × 170,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,734.84x = 139,549,013,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,549,013,575.01/544,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,177.87

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