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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,368.96, 966,595.56 and 171,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,368.96, 966,595.56 and 171,041.68 is: 256,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,368.96 : 966,595.56 = 171,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,368.96/966,595.56 = 171,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,368.96x = 966,595.56 × 171,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,368.96x = 165,328,128,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,328,128,462.94/644,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,573.70

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