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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,497.91, 795,300.41 and 230,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,497.91, 795,300.41 and 230,752.68 is: 345,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,497.91 : 795,300.41 = 230,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,497.91/795,300.41 = 230,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,497.91x = 795,300.41 × 230,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,497.91x = 183,517,701,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,517,701,012.60/530,497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,934.83

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