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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,906.70, 967,360.05 and 171,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,906.70, 967,360.05 and 171,639.90 is: 257,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,906.70 : 967,360.05 = 171,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,906.70/967,360.05 = 171,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,906.70x = 967,360.05 × 171,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,906.70x = 166,037,582,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,037,582,246.00/644,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,459.85

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