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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,323.20, 966,484.80 and 171,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,323.20, 966,484.80 and 171,056.40 is: 256,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,323.20 : 966,484.80 = 171,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,323.20/966,484.80 = 171,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,323.20x = 966,484.80 × 171,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,323.20x = 165,323,410,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,323,410,542.72/644,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,584.60

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