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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,794.84, 817,192.26 and 170,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,794.84, 817,192.26 and 170,847 is: 256,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,794.84 : 817,192.26 = 170,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,794.84/817,192.26 = 170,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,794.84x = 817,192.26 × 170,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,794.84x = 139,614,846,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,614,846,044.22/544,794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,270.50

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