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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,309.52, 795,147 and 359,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,309.52, 795,147 and 359,740.84 is: 539,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,309.52 : 795,147 = 359,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,309.52/795,147 = 359,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,309.52x = 795,147 × 359,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,309.52x = 286,046,849,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,046,849,703.48/530,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,396.03

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