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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,522.42, 795,929.34 and 156,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,522.42, 795,929.34 and 156,545.42 is: 234,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,522.42 : 795,929.34 = 156,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,522.42/795,929.34 = 156,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,522.42x = 795,929.34 × 156,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,522.42x = 124,599,092,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,599,092,820.62/530,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,861.13

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