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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,113.86, 795,167.08 and 214,566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,113.86, 795,167.08 and 214,566.21 is: 321,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,113.86 : 795,167.08 = 214,566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,113.86/795,167.08 = 214,566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,113.86x = 795,167.08 × 214,566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,113.86x = 170,615,986,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615,986,135.95/530,113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,847.81

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