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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,391.91, 795,662.43 and 170,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,391.91, 795,662.43 and 170,442.07 is: 255,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,391.91 : 795,662.43 = 170,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,391.91/795,662.43 = 170,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,391.91x = 795,662.43 × 170,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,391.91x = 135,614,351,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,614,351,590.43/530,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,687.07

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