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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,717.63, 796,076.44 and 156,769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,717.63, 796,076.44 and 156,769.79 is: 235,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,717.63 : 796,076.44 = 156,769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,717.63/796,076.44 = 156,769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,717.63x = 796,076.44 × 156,769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,717.63x = 124,800,731,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,800,731,950.44/530,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,154.68

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