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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,727.70, 965,591.55 and 170,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,727.70, 965,591.55 and 170,460.90 is: 255,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,727.70 : 965,591.55 = 170,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,727.70/965,591.55 = 170,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,727.70x = 965,591.55 × 170,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,727.70x = 164,595,604,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,595,604,645.40/643,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,691.35

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