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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,501.73, 795,508.34 and 170,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,501.73, 795,508.34 and 170,605.90 is: 255,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,501.73 : 795,508.34 = 170,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,501.73/795,508.34 = 170,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,501.73x = 795,508.34 × 170,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,501.73x = 135,718,412,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,718,412,929.49/530,501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,830.29

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