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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,215.80, 731,456.04 and 315,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,215.80, 731,456.04 and 315,233.68 is: 434,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,215.80 : 731,456.04 = 315,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,215.80/731,456.04 = 315,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,215.80x = 731,456.04 × 315,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,215.80x = 230,579,579,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,579,579,247.43/530,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,878.74

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