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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,835.80, 796,253.70 and 282,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,835.80, 796,253.70 and 282,003.80 is: 423,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,835.80 : 796,253.70 = 282,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,835.80/796,253.70 = 282,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,835.80x = 796,253.70 × 282,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,835.80x = 224,546,569,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,546,569,164.06/530,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,005.70

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