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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,787.60, 796,181.40 and 425,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,787.60, 796,181.40 and 425,811.60 is: 638,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,787.60 : 796,181.40 = 425,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,787.60/796,181.40 = 425,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,787.60x = 796,181.40 × 425,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,787.60x = 339,023,275,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,023,275,824.24/530,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,717.40

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