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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,029.17, 795,043.76 and 214,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,029.17, 795,043.76 and 214,707.51 is: 322,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,029.17 : 795,043.76 = 214,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,029.17/795,043.76 = 214,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,029.17x = 795,043.76 × 214,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,029.17x = 170,701,864,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,701,864,977.10/530,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,061.27

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