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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,739.36, 795,901.68 and 235,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,739.36, 795,901.68 and 235,044 is: 352,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,739.36 : 795,901.68 = 235,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,739.36/795,901.68 = 235,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,739.36x = 795,901.68 × 235,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,739.36x = 187,071,914,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,071,914,473.92/530,739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,474.17

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