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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,173.92, 795,234.96 and 197,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,173.92, 795,234.96 and 197,724 is: 296,576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,173.92 : 795,234.96 = 197,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,173.92/795,234.96 = 197,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,173.92x = 795,234.96 × 197,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,173.92x = 157,237,037,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,237,037,231.04/530,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,576.33

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