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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,118, 795,432.24 and 263,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,118, 795,432.24 and 263,901.96 is: 395,980.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,118 : 795,432.24 = 263,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,118/795,432.24 = 263,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,118x = 795,432.24 × 263,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,118x = 209,916,127,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,916,127,183.19/530,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,980.00

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