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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,946.90, 796,420.35 and 156,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,946.90, 796,420.35 and 156,969.90 is: 235,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,946.90 : 796,420.35 = 156,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,946.90/796,420.35 = 156,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,946.90x = 796,420.35 × 156,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,946.90x = 125,014,022,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,014,022,697.47/530,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,454.85

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