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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,936.90, 967,427.20 and 171,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,936.90, 967,427.20 and 171,622.72 is: 257,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,936.90 : 967,427.20 = 171,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,936.90/967,427.20 = 171,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,936.90x = 967,427.20 × 171,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,936.90x = 166,032,482,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,032,482,482.64/644,936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,439.89

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