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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,833.85, 796,245.83 and 215,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,833.85, 796,245.83 and 215,215.73 is: 322,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,833.85 : 796,245.83 = 215,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,833.85/796,245.83 = 215,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,833.85x = 796,245.83 × 215,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,833.85x = 171,364,626,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,364,626,486.83/530,833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,821.59

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