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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,875.34, 796,640.25 and 215,334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,875.34, 796,640.25 and 215,334.98 is: 323,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,875.34 : 796,640.25 = 215,334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,875.34/796,640.25 = 215,334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,875.34x = 796,640.25 × 215,334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,875.34x = 171,544,512,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,544,512,300.95/530,875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,135.21

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