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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,711.70, 967,067.55 and 171,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,711.70, 967,067.55 and 171,444.90 is: 257,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,711.70 : 967,067.55 = 171,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,711.70/967,067.55 = 171,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,711.70x = 967,067.55 × 171,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,711.70x = 165,798,799,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,798,799,403.00/644,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,167.35

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