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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,804.55, 967,205.61 and 171,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,804.55, 967,205.61 and 171,490.37 is: 257,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,804.55 : 967,205.61 = 171,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,804.55/967,205.61 = 171,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,804.55x = 967,205.61 × 171,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,804.55x = 165,866,443,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,866,443,088.95/644,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,235.22

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