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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,325.20, 966,487.80 and 171,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,325.20, 966,487.80 and 171,058.40 is: 256,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,325.20 : 966,487.80 = 171,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,325.20/966,487.80 = 171,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,325.20x = 966,487.80 × 171,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,325.20x = 165,325,856,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,325,856,687.52/644,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,587.60

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