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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,169.60, 795,254.40 and 320,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,169.60, 795,254.40 and 320,217.60 is: 480,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,169.60 : 795,254.40 = 320,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,169.60/795,254.40 = 320,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,169.60x = 795,254.40 × 320,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,169.60x = 254,654,455,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,654,455,357.44/530,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,326.40

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