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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,665.92, 795,467.04 and 246,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,665.92, 795,467.04 and 246,556.32 is: 369,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,665.92 : 795,467.04 = 246,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,665.92/795,467.04 = 246,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,665.92x = 795,467.04 × 246,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,665.92x = 196,127,426,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,127,426,063.69/530,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,587.38

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