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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,167.92, 795,225.96 and 197,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,167.92, 795,225.96 and 197,718 is: 296,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,167.92 : 795,225.96 = 197,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,167.92/795,225.96 = 197,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,167.92x = 795,225.96 × 197,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,167.92x = 157,230,486,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,230,486,359.28/530,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,567.33

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