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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,588.93, 795,383.08 and 264,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,588.93, 795,383.08 and 264,097.51 is: 395,897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,588.93 : 795,383.08 = 264,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,588.93/795,383.08 = 264,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,588.93x = 795,383.08 × 264,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,588.93x = 210,058,688,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,058,688,275.43/530,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,897.23

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