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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,178.60, 795,267.90 and 404,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,178.60, 795,267.90 and 404,207.40 is: 606,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,178.60 : 795,267.90 = 404,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,178.60/795,267.90 = 404,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,178.60x = 795,267.90 × 404,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,178.60x = 321,453,170,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,453,170,162.46/530,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,311.10

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