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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,891.84, 967,336.48 and 171,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,891.84, 967,336.48 and 171,577.12 is: 257,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,891.84 : 967,336.48 = 171,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,891.84/967,336.48 = 171,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,891.84x = 967,336.48 × 171,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,891.84x = 165,972,807,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,972,807,309.34/644,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,365.34

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