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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,292.82, 966,364.17 and 171,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,292.82, 966,364.17 and 171,014.95 is: 256,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,292.82 : 966,364.17 = 171,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,292.82/966,364.17 = 171,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,292.82x = 966,364.17 × 171,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,292.82x = 165,262,720,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,262,720,214.34/644,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,502.50

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