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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,760.60, 796,140.90 and 506,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,760.60, 796,140.90 and 506,266.20 is: 759,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,760.60 : 796,140.90 = 506,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,760.60/796,140.90 = 506,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,760.60x = 796,140.90 × 506,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,760.60x = 403,059,228,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,059,228,107.58/530,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,399.30

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