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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,735.06, 817,233.81 and 170,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,735.06, 817,233.81 and 170,758.06 is: 256,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,735.06 : 817,233.81 = 170,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,735.06/817,233.81 = 170,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,735.06x = 817,233.81 × 170,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,735.06x = 139,549,259,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,549,259,962.01/544,735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,178.22

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