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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,639.01, 966,967.43 and 171,321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,639.01, 966,967.43 and 171,321.99 is: 256,985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,639.01 : 966,967.43 = 171,321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,639.01/966,967.43 = 171,321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,639.01x = 966,967.43 × 171,321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,639.01x = 165,662,783,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,662,783,516.18/644,639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,985.35

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