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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,294.82, 966,367.17 and 171,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,294.82, 966,367.17 and 171,016.95 is: 256,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,294.82 : 966,367.17 = 171,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,294.82/966,367.17 = 171,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,294.82x = 966,367.17 × 171,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,294.82x = 165,265,165,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265,165,993.53/644,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,505.50

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