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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,976.13, 817,595.48 and 170,999.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,976.13, 817,595.48 and 170,999.13 is: 256,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,976.13 : 817,595.48 = 170,999.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,976.13/817,595.48 = 170,999.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,976.13x = 817,595.48 × 170,999.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,976.13x = 139,808,115,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,808,115,771.93/544,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,539.89

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