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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,351.62, 795,579.27 and 156,481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,351.62, 795,579.27 and 156,481.54 is: 234,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,351.62 : 795,579.27 = 156,481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,351.62/795,579.27 = 156,481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,351.62x = 795,579.27 × 156,481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,351.62x = 124,493,469,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,493,469,361.68/530,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,737.61

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