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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,966.40, 796,449.60 and 156,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,966.40, 796,449.60 and 156,989.40 is: 235,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,966.40 : 796,449.60 = 156,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,966.40/796,449.60 = 156,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,966.40x = 796,449.60 × 156,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,966.40x = 125,034,144,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,034,144,834.24/530,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,484.10

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