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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,624.33, 965,483.88 and 170,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,624.33, 965,483.88 and 170,306.50 is: 255,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,624.33 : 965,483.88 = 170,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,624.33/965,483.88 = 170,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,624.33x = 965,483.88 × 170,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,624.33x = 164,428,180,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,428,180,409.22/643,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,472.29

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