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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,163.42, 795,219.21 and 197,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,163.42, 795,219.21 and 197,713.50 is: 296,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,163.42 : 795,219.21 = 197,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,163.42/795,219.21 = 197,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,163.42x = 795,219.21 × 197,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,163.42x = 157,225,573,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,225,573,276.34/530,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,560.58

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