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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,623.33, 965,482.38 and 170,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,623.33, 965,482.38 and 170,305.50 is: 255,470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,623.33 : 965,482.38 = 170,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,623.33/965,482.38 = 170,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,623.33x = 965,482.38 × 170,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,623.33x = 164,426,959,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,426,959,467.09/643,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,470.79

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