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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,162.57, 795,317.72 and 170,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,162.57, 795,317.72 and 170,344.26 is: 255,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,162.57 : 795,317.72 = 170,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,162.57/795,317.72 = 170,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,162.57x = 795,317.72 × 170,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,162.57x = 135,477,807,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,477,807,626.57/530,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,540.12

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