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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,384.31, 794,310.13 and 305,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,384.31, 794,310.13 and 305,271.56 is: 457,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,384.31 : 794,310.13 = 305,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,384.31/794,310.13 = 305,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,384.31x = 794,310.13 × 305,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,384.31x = 242,480,292,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,480,292,508.90/530,384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,178.48

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