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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,720.40, 796,080.60 and 231,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,720.40, 796,080.60 and 231,344.40 is: 347,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,720.40 : 796,080.60 = 231,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,720.40/796,080.60 = 231,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,720.40x = 796,080.60 × 231,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,720.40x = 184,168,788,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,168,788,758.64/530,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,016.60

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