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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,651.12, 966,887.36 and 171,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,651.12, 966,887.36 and 171,374.96 is: 257,038.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,651.12 : 966,887.36 = 171,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,651.12/966,887.36 = 171,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,651.12x = 966,887.36 × 171,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,651.12x = 165,700,282,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,700,282,644.51/644,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,038.70

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