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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,179.96, 731,407.26 and 315,198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,179.96, 731,407.26 and 315,198.04 is: 434,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,179.96 : 731,407.26 = 315,198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,179.96/731,407.26 = 315,198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,179.96x = 731,407.26 × 315,198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,179.96x = 230,538,134,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,538,134,793.77/530,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,829.97

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