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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,258.81, 795,388.21 and 436,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,258.81, 795,388.21 and 436,567.73 is: 654,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,258.81 : 795,388.21 = 436,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,258.81/795,388.21 = 436,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,258.81x = 795,388.21 × 436,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,258.81x = 347,240,824,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,240,824,411.41/530,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,851.59

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