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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,583, 795,374.19 and 264,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,583, 795,374.19 and 264,091.58 is: 395,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,583 : 795,374.19 = 264,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,583/795,374.19 = 264,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,583x = 795,374.19 × 264,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,583x = 210,051,628,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,051,628,516.76/530,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,888.35

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