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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,166.92, 795,224.46 and 197,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,166.92, 795,224.46 and 197,717 is: 296,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,166.92 : 795,224.46 = 197,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,166.92/795,224.46 = 197,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,166.92x = 795,224.46 × 197,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,166.92x = 157,229,394,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,229,394,557.82/530,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,565.83

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