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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,448.76, 795,681.38 and 295,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,448.76, 795,681.38 and 295,286.12 is: 442,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,448.76 : 795,681.38 = 295,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,448.76/795,681.38 = 295,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,448.76x = 795,681.38 × 295,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,448.76x = 234,953,664,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,953,664,216.25/530,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,933.76

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