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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,416.24, 795,770.44 and 156,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,416.24, 795,770.44 and 156,439.24 is: 234,701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,416.24 : 795,770.44 = 156,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,416.24/795,770.44 = 156,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,416.24x = 795,770.44 × 156,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,416.24x = 124,489,722,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489,722,848.07/530,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,701.94

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