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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,123.20, 795,184.80 and 320,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,123.20, 795,184.80 and 320,171.20 is: 480,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,123.20 : 795,184.80 = 320,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,123.20/795,184.80 = 320,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,123.20x = 795,184.80 × 320,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,123.20x = 254,595,271,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,595,271,637.76/530,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,256.80

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