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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,005.17, 794,741.65 and 245,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,005.17, 794,741.65 and 245,450.96 is: 368,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,005.17 : 794,741.65 = 245,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,005.17/794,741.65 = 245,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,005.17x = 794,741.65 × 245,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,005.17x = 195,070,100,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,070,100,944.48/530,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,053.20

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