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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,673.84, 796,008.96 and 215,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,673.84, 796,008.96 and 215,130 is: 322,694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,673.84 : 796,008.96 = 215,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,673.84/796,008.96 = 215,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,673.84x = 796,008.96 × 215,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,673.84x = 171,245,407,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,245,407,564.80/530,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,694.27

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