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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,250.84, 795,431.61 and 170,330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,250.84, 795,431.61 and 170,330.85 is: 255,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,250.84 : 795,431.61 = 170,330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,250.84/795,431.61 = 170,330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,250.84x = 795,431.61 × 170,330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,250.84x = 135,486,542,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,486,542,248.17/530,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,514.05

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