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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,528, 730,507.36 and 399,895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,528, 730,507.36 and 399,895.43 is: 550,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,528 : 730,507.36 = 399,895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,528/730,507.36 = 399,895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,528x = 730,507.36 × 399,895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,528x = 292,126,552,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,126,552,845.89/530,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,633.62

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