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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,462.40, 795,693.60 and 214,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,462.40, 795,693.60 and 214,929.60 is: 322,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,462.40 : 795,693.60 = 214,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,462.40/795,693.60 = 214,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,462.40x = 795,693.60 × 214,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,462.40x = 171,018,107,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,018,107,170.56/530,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,394.40

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