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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,407.80, 795,660.30 and 214,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,407.80, 795,660.30 and 214,799.40 is: 322,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,407.80 : 795,660.30 = 214,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,407.80/795,660.30 = 214,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,407.80x = 795,660.30 × 214,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,407.80x = 170,907,355,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,907,355,043.82/530,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,218.78

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