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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,462.62, 795,702.29 and 295,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,462.62, 795,702.29 and 295,299.98 is: 442,954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,462.62 : 795,702.29 = 295,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,462.62/795,702.29 = 295,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,462.62x = 795,702.29 × 295,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,462.62x = 234,970,867,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,970,867,851.83/530,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,954.62

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