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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,896.33, 817,475.72 and 170,919.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,896.33, 817,475.72 and 170,919.33 is: 256,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,896.33 : 817,475.72 = 170,919.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,896.33/817,475.72 = 170,919.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,896.33x = 817,475.72 × 170,919.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,896.33x = 139,722,401,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,722,401,499.07/544,896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,420.16

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