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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,797.88, 796,451.76 and 331,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,797.88, 796,451.76 and 331,067 is: 496,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,797.88 : 796,451.76 = 331,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,797.88/796,451.76 = 331,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,797.88x = 796,451.76 × 331,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,797.88x = 263,678,894,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,678,894,827.92/530,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,759.51

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