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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,791.84, 817,187.76 and 170,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,791.84, 817,187.76 and 170,844 is: 256,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,791.84 : 817,187.76 = 170,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,791.84/817,187.76 = 170,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,791.84x = 817,187.76 × 170,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,791.84x = 139,611,625,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,611,625,669.44/544,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,266.00

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