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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,679.84, 796,017.96 and 215,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,679.84, 796,017.96 and 215,136 is: 322,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,679.84 : 796,017.96 = 215,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,679.84/796,017.96 = 215,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,679.84x = 796,017.96 × 215,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,679.84x = 171,252,119,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,252,119,842.56/530,679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,703.27

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