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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,833.35, 796,245.08 and 215,215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,833.35, 796,245.08 and 215,215.23 is: 322,820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,833.35 : 796,245.08 = 215,215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,833.35/796,245.08 = 215,215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,833.35x = 796,245.08 × 215,215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,833.35x = 171,364,066,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,364,066,952.49/530,833.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,820.84

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