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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,761.84, 794,272.92 and 331,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,761.84, 794,272.92 and 331,176.24 is: 495,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,761.84 : 794,272.92 = 331,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,761.84/794,272.92 = 331,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,761.84x = 794,272.92 × 331,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,761.84x = 263,044,319,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,044,319,179.42/530,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,597.65

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