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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,595.63, 795,361.58 and 246,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,595.63, 795,361.58 and 246,485.90 is: 369,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,595.63 : 795,361.58 = 246,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,595.63/795,361.58 = 246,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,595.63x = 795,361.58 × 246,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,595.63x = 196,045,416,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,045,416,552.02/530,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,481.78

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