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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,955.56, 817,432.54 and 171,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,955.56, 817,432.54 and 171,007.72 is: 256,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,955.56 : 817,432.54 = 171,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,955.56/817,432.54 = 171,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,955.56x = 817,432.54 × 171,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,955.56x = 139,787,274,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,787,274,919.21/544,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,511.33

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