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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,567.12, 796,127.16 and 235,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,567.12, 796,127.16 and 235,010 is: 352,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,567.12 : 796,127.16 = 235,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,567.12/796,127.16 = 235,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,567.12x = 796,127.16 × 235,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,567.12x = 187,097,843,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,097,843,871.60/530,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,637.46

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