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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,847.70, 817,271.55 and 170,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,847.70, 817,271.55 and 170,870.10 is: 256,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,847.70 : 817,271.55 = 170,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,847.70/817,271.55 = 170,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,847.70x = 817,271.55 × 170,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,847.70x = 139,647,271,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,647,271,475.66/544,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,305.15

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