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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,799.52, 795,638.40 and 361,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,799.52, 795,638.40 and 361,901.16 is: 542,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,799.52 : 795,638.40 = 361,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,799.52/795,638.40 = 361,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,799.52x = 795,638.40 × 361,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,799.52x = 287,942,459,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,942,459,900.54/530,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,469.33

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