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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,862.62, 965,812.20 and 170,548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,862.62, 965,812.20 and 170,548.03 is: 255,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,862.62 : 965,812.20 = 170,548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,862.62/965,812.20 = 170,548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,862.62x = 965,812.20 × 170,548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,862.62x = 164,717,368,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,717,368,059.97/643,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,826.88

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