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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,464.65, 795,689.17 and 131,105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,464.65, 795,689.17 and 131,105.46 is: 196,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,464.65 : 795,689.17 = 131,105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,464.65/795,689.17 = 131,105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,464.65x = 795,689.17 × 131,105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,464.65x = 104,319,194,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,319,194,649.87/530,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,656.26

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