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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,038.69, 795,313.18 and 263,822.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,038.69, 795,313.18 and 263,822.47 is: 395,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,038.69 : 795,313.18 = 263,822.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,038.69/795,313.18 = 263,822.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,038.69x = 795,313.18 × 263,822.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,038.69x = 209,821,485,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,821,485,912.65/530,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,860.70

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