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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,279.24, 823,617.83 and 170,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,279.24, 823,617.83 and 170,094.70 is: 255,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,279.24 : 823,617.83 = 170,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,279.24/823,617.83 = 170,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,279.24x = 823,617.83 × 170,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,279.24x = 140,093,029,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,093,029,163.26/549,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,048.83

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