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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,004.17, 794,740.15 and 245,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,004.17, 794,740.15 and 245,449.96 is: 368,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,004.17 : 794,740.15 = 245,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,004.17/794,740.15 = 245,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,004.17x = 794,740.15 × 245,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,004.17x = 195,068,935,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,068,935,427.42/530,004.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,051.70

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