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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,175.92, 795,762.16 and 277,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,175.92, 795,762.16 and 277,637.60 is: 416,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,175.92 : 795,762.16 = 277,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,175.92/795,762.16 = 277,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,175.92x = 795,762.16 × 277,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,175.92x = 220,933,496,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,933,496,273.22/530,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,717.33

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