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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,152.82, 795,237.44 and 503,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,152.82, 795,237.44 and 503,236.32 is: 754,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,152.82 : 795,237.44 = 503,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,152.82/795,237.44 = 503,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,152.82x = 795,237.44 × 503,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,152.82x = 400,192,362,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,192,362,831.82/530,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,862.27

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