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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,545.98, 795,827.22 and 295,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,545.98, 795,827.22 and 295,383.36 is: 443,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,545.98 : 795,827.22 = 295,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,545.98/795,827.22 = 295,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,545.98x = 795,827.22 × 295,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,545.98x = 235,074,118,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,074,118,223.06/530,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,079.63

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