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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,039.44, 795,314.31 and 263,823.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,039.44, 795,314.31 and 263,823.22 is: 395,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,039.44 : 795,314.31 = 263,823.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,039.44/795,314.31 = 263,823.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,039.44x = 795,314.31 × 263,823.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,039.44x = 209,822,380,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,822,380,187.99/530,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,861.83

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