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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,683.84, 796,023.96 and 215,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,683.84, 796,023.96 and 215,140 is: 322,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,683.84 : 796,023.96 = 215,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,683.84/796,023.96 = 215,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,683.84x = 796,023.96 × 215,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,683.84x = 171,256,594,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256,594,754.40/530,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,709.27

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