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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,215.80, 795,323.70 and 250,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,215.80, 795,323.70 and 250,279.80 is: 375,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,215.80 : 795,323.70 = 250,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,215.80/795,323.70 = 250,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,215.80x = 795,323.70 × 250,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,215.80x = 199,053,456,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,053,456,571.26/530,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,419.70

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