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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,173.80, 795,260.70 and 362,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,173.80, 795,260.70 and 362,212.20 is: 543,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,173.80 : 795,260.70 = 362,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,173.80/795,260.70 = 362,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,173.80x = 795,260.70 × 362,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,173.80x = 288,053,127,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,053,127,720.54/530,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,318.30

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