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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,827.80, 796,241.70 and 278,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,827.80, 796,241.70 and 278,885.40 is: 418,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,827.80 : 796,241.70 = 278,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,827.80/796,241.70 = 278,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,827.80x = 796,241.70 × 278,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,827.80x = 222,060,185,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,060,185,001.18/530,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,328.10

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