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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,170.31, 731,629.36 and 315,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,170.31, 731,629.36 and 315,305.66 is: 435,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,170.31 : 731,629.36 = 315,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,170.31/731,629.36 = 315,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,170.31x = 731,629.36 × 315,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,170.31x = 230,686,880,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,686,880,453.38/530,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,118.44

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