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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,541.62, 795,542.05 and 260,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,541.62, 795,542.05 and 260,687.69 is: 390,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,541.62 : 795,542.05 = 260,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,541.62/795,542.05 = 260,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,541.62x = 795,542.05 × 260,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,541.62x = 207,388,019,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,388,019,312.37/530,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,898.68

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