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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,048.54, 795,060.50 and 170,218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,048.54, 795,060.50 and 170,218.67 is: 255,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,048.54 : 795,060.50 = 170,218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,048.54/795,060.50 = 170,218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,048.54x = 795,060.50 × 170,218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,048.54x = 135,334,136,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,334,136,053.14/530,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,324.04

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