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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,415.99, 795,698.22 and 170,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,415.99, 795,698.22 and 170,465.88 is: 255,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,415.99 : 795,698.22 = 170,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,415.99/795,698.22 = 170,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,415.99x = 795,698.22 × 170,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,415.99x = 135,639,397,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,639,397,286.73/530,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,722.68

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