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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,307.02, 795,143.25 and 359,738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,307.02, 795,143.25 and 359,738.34 is: 539,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,307.02 : 795,143.25 = 359,738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,307.02/795,143.25 = 359,738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,307.02x = 795,143.25 × 359,738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,307.02x = 286,043,512,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,043,512,817.21/530,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,392.29

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