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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,315.24, 795,130.59 and 226,907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,315.24, 795,130.59 and 226,907.42 is: 340,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,315.24 : 795,130.59 = 226,907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,315.24/795,130.59 = 226,907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,315.24x = 795,130.59 × 226,907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,315.24x = 180,421,026,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,421,026,764.33/530,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,214.67

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