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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,974.16, 796,446.67 and 131,606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,974.16, 796,446.67 and 131,606.09 is: 197,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,974.16 : 796,446.67 = 131,606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,974.16/796,446.67 = 131,606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,974.16x = 796,446.67 × 131,606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,974.16x = 104,817,232,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,817,232,132.22/530,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,405.52

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