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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,479.88, 795,712 and 131,120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,479.88, 795,712 and 131,120.68 is: 196,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,479.88 : 795,712 = 131,120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,479.88/795,712 = 131,120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,479.88x = 795,712 × 131,120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,479.88x = 104,334,298,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334,298,524.16/530,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,679.09

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