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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,279.73, 795,498.74 and 245,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,279.73, 795,498.74 and 245,999.02 is: 369,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,279.73 : 795,498.74 = 245,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,279.73/795,498.74 = 245,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,279.73x = 795,498.74 × 245,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,279.73x = 195,691,908,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,691,908,273.08/530,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,035.24

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