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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,096.49, 795,141.08 and 214,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,096.49, 795,141.08 and 214,548.84 is: 321,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,096.49 : 795,141.08 = 214,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,096.49/795,141.08 = 214,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,096.49x = 795,141.08 × 214,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,096.49x = 170,596,596,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,596,596,350.35/530,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,821.78

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