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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,688.60, 731,104.38 and 369,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,688.60, 731,104.38 and 369,266.40 is: 508,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,688.60 : 731,104.38 = 369,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,688.60/731,104.38 = 369,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,688.60x = 731,104.38 × 369,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,688.60x = 269,972,282,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,972,282,426.83/530,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,720.71

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