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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,514.38, 795,764.28 and 230,988.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,514.38, 795,764.28 and 230,988.54 is: 346,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,514.38 : 795,764.28 = 230,988.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,514.38/795,764.28 = 230,988.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,514.38x = 795,764.28 × 230,988.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,514.38x = 183,812,429,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,812,429,221.35/530,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,479.64

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