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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,867.52, 796,050.72 and 193,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,867.52, 796,050.72 and 193,669.92 is: 290,413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,867.52 : 796,050.72 = 193,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,867.52/796,050.72 = 193,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,867.52x = 796,050.72 × 193,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,867.52x = 154,171,079,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,171,079,258.34/530,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,413.47

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