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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,651.66, 795,983.63 and 227,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,651.66, 795,983.63 and 227,004.53 is: 340,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,651.66 : 795,983.63 = 227,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,651.66/795,983.63 = 227,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,651.66x = 795,983.63 × 227,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,651.66x = 180,691,884,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,691,884,700.90/530,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,509.42

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