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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,111.68, 795,163.80 and 214,564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,111.68, 795,163.80 and 214,564.03 is: 321,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,111.68 : 795,163.80 = 214,564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,111.68/795,163.80 = 214,564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,111.68x = 795,163.80 × 214,564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,111.68x = 170,613,549,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,613,549,438.11/530,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,844.54

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