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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,390.91, 795,660.93 and 170,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,390.91, 795,660.93 and 170,441.07 is: 255,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,390.91 : 795,660.93 = 170,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,390.91/795,660.93 = 170,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,390.91x = 795,660.93 × 170,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,390.91x = 135,613,300,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,613,300,266.40/530,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,685.57

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