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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,779.84, 817,169.76 and 170,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,779.84, 817,169.76 and 170,832 is: 256,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,779.84 : 817,169.76 = 170,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,779.84/817,169.76 = 170,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,779.84x = 817,169.76 × 170,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,779.84x = 139,598,744,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,598,744,440.32/544,779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,248.00

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