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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,974.88, 817,593.60 and 170,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,974.88, 817,593.60 and 170,997.88 is: 256,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,974.88 : 817,593.60 = 170,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,974.88/817,593.60 = 170,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,974.88x = 817,593.60 × 170,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,974.88x = 139,806,772,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,806,772,301.57/544,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,538.01

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