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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,306.52, 795,142.50 and 359,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,306.52, 795,142.50 and 359,737.84 is: 539,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,306.52 : 795,142.50 = 359,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,306.52/795,142.50 = 359,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,306.52x = 795,142.50 × 359,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,306.52x = 286,042,845,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,042,845,442.20/530,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,391.53

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