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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,147.80, 795,221.70 and 362,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,147.80, 795,221.70 and 362,186.20 is: 543,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,147.80 : 795,221.70 = 362,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,147.80/795,221.70 = 362,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,147.80x = 795,221.70 × 362,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,147.80x = 288,018,325,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,018,325,680.54/530,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,279.30

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