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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,109.92, 795,161.16 and 214,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,109.92, 795,161.16 and 214,562.27 is: 321,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,109.92 : 795,161.16 = 214,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,109.92/795,161.16 = 214,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,109.92x = 795,161.16 × 214,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,109.92x = 170,611,585,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,611,585,493.34/530,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,841.90

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