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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,583.14, 795,905.88 and 151,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,583.14, 795,905.88 and 151,474.74 is: 227,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,583.14 : 795,905.88 = 151,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,583.14/795,905.88 = 151,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,583.14x = 795,905.88 × 151,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,583.14x = 120,559,636,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,559,636,237.47/530,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,221.01

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