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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,278.36, 795,419.18 and 130,919.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,278.36, 795,419.18 and 130,919.18 is: 196,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,278.36 : 795,419.18 = 130,919.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,278.36/795,419.18 = 130,919.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,278.36x = 795,419.18 × 130,919.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,278.36x = 104,135,626,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,135,626,801.87/530,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,379.17

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