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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,832.27, 795,195 and 250,546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,832.27, 795,195 and 250,546.35 is: 375,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,832.27 : 795,195 = 250,546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,832.27/795,195 = 250,546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,832.27x = 795,195 × 250,546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,832.27x = 199,233,204,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,233,204,788.25/530,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,322.33

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