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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,542.56, 732,035.22 and 315,640.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,542.56, 732,035.22 and 315,640.62 is: 435,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,542.56 : 732,035.22 = 315,640.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,542.56/732,035.22 = 315,640.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,542.56x = 732,035.22 × 315,640.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,542.56x = 231,060,050,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,060,050,702.64/530,542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,516.52

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