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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,309.27, 795,146.63 and 359,740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,309.27, 795,146.63 and 359,740.59 is: 539,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,309.27 : 795,146.63 = 359,740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,309.27/795,146.63 = 359,740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,309.27x = 795,146.63 × 359,740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,309.27x = 286,046,516,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,046,516,014.01/530,309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,395.66

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