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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,312.09, 795,542.86 and 170,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,312.09, 795,542.86 and 170,362.25 is: 255,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,312.09 : 795,542.86 = 170,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,312.09/795,542.86 = 170,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,312.09x = 795,542.86 × 170,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,312.09x = 135,530,467,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,530,467,623.32/530,312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,567.37

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