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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,297.32, 966,370.91 and 171,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,297.32, 966,370.91 and 171,019.46 is: 256,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,297.32 : 966,370.91 = 171,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,297.32/966,370.91 = 171,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,297.32x = 966,370.91 × 171,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,297.32x = 165,268,231,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,268,231,187.91/644,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,509.26

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