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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,291.82, 966,362.67 and 171,013.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,291.82, 966,362.67 and 171,013.95 is: 256,501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,291.82 : 966,362.67 = 171,013.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,291.82/966,362.67 = 171,013.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,291.82x = 966,362.67 × 171,013.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,291.82x = 165,261,497,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,261,497,329.25/644,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,501.00

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