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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,240.31, 795,257.80 and 206,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,240.31, 795,257.80 and 206,027.84 is: 309,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,240.31 : 795,257.80 = 206,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,240.31/795,257.80 = 206,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,240.31x = 795,257.80 × 206,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,240.31x = 163,845,246,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,845,246,777.15/530,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,001.87

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