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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,787.74, 795,472.25 and 193,511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,787.74, 795,472.25 and 193,511.57 is: 290,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,787.74 : 795,472.25 = 193,511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,787.74/795,472.25 = 193,511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,787.74x = 795,472.25 × 193,511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,787.74x = 153,933,083,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,933,083,988.93/530,787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,008.74

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