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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,689.84, 796,032.96 and 215,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,689.84, 796,032.96 and 215,146 is: 322,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,689.84 : 796,032.96 = 215,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,689.84/796,032.96 = 215,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,689.84x = 796,032.96 × 215,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,689.84x = 171,263,307,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263,307,212.16/530,689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,718.27

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