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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,462.62, 795,741.17 and 151,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,462.62, 795,741.17 and 151,376.24 is: 227,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,462.62 : 795,741.17 = 151,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,462.62/795,741.17 = 151,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,462.62x = 795,741.17 × 151,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,462.62x = 120,456,307,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,456,307,560.27/530,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,077.84

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