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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,129.61, 795,175.29 and 230,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,129.61, 795,175.29 and 230,610.42 is: 345,907.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,129.61 : 795,175.29 = 230,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,129.61/795,175.29 = 230,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,129.61x = 795,175.29 × 230,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,129.61x = 183,375,707,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,375,707,600.52/530,129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,907.31

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