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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,094.61, 795,138.27 and 214,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,094.61, 795,138.27 and 214,546.96 is: 321,818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,094.61 : 795,138.27 = 214,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,094.61/795,138.27 = 214,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,094.61x = 795,138.27 × 214,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,094.61x = 170,594,500,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,594,500,596.01/530,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,818.97

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