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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,588.64, 795,382.66 and 264,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,588.64, 795,382.66 and 264,097.24 is: 395,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,588.64 : 795,382.66 = 264,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,588.64/795,382.66 = 264,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,588.64x = 795,382.66 × 264,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,588.64x = 210,058,365,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,058,365,249.86/530,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,896.84

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