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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,385.76, 795,604.86 and 151,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,385.76, 795,604.86 and 151,362.36 is: 227,051.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,385.76 : 795,604.86 = 151,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,385.76/795,604.86 = 151,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,385.76x = 795,604.86 × 151,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,385.76x = 120,424,629,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,424,629,237.07/530,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,051.02

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