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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,446.92, 795,662.59 and 131,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,446.92, 795,662.59 and 131,087.68 is: 196,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,446.92 : 795,662.59 = 131,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,446.92/795,662.59 = 131,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,446.92x = 795,662.59 × 131,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,446.92x = 104,301,562,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,301,562,985.89/530,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,629.59

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