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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,197.35, 794,994.84 and 361,921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,197.35, 794,994.84 and 361,921.47 is: 542,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,197.35 : 794,994.84 = 361,921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,197.35/794,994.84 = 361,921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,197.35x = 794,994.84 × 361,921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,197.35x = 287,725,701,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,725,701,135.22/530,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,676.61

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