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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,444.74, 795,659.32 and 131,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,444.74, 795,659.32 and 131,085.50 is: 196,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,444.74 : 795,659.32 = 131,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,444.74/795,659.32 = 131,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,444.74x = 795,659.32 × 131,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,444.74x = 104,299,397,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,299,397,147.28/530,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,626.32

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