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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,591.93, 795,387.57 and 264,100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,591.93, 795,387.57 and 264,100.52 is: 395,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,591.93 : 795,387.57 = 264,100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,591.93/795,387.57 = 264,100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,591.93x = 795,387.57 × 264,100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,591.93x = 210,062,266,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,062,266,861.60/530,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,901.74

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