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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,833.27, 795,196.50 and 250,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,833.27, 795,196.50 and 250,547.35 is: 375,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,833.27 : 795,196.50 = 250,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,833.27/795,196.50 = 250,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,833.27x = 795,196.50 × 250,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,833.27x = 199,234,375,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,234,375,804.28/530,833.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,323.83

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