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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,278.28, 824,034.97 and 170,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,278.28, 824,034.97 and 170,190.59 is: 255,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,278.28 : 824,034.97 = 170,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,278.28/824,034.97 = 170,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,278.28x = 824,034.97 × 170,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,278.28x = 140,242,993,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,242,993,817.50/549,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,322.30

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