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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,976.56, 817,603.12 and 171,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,976.56, 817,603.12 and 171,002.80 is: 256,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,976.56 : 817,603.12 = 171,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,976.56/817,603.12 = 171,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,976.56x = 817,603.12 × 171,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,976.56x = 139,812,422,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,812,422,808.74/544,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,547.59

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