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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,941.43, 795,991.14 and 278,173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,941.43, 795,991.14 and 278,173.45 is: 417,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,941.43 : 795,991.14 = 278,173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,941.43/795,991.14 = 278,173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,941.43x = 795,991.14 × 278,173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,941.43x = 221,423,597,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,423,597,603.28/530,941.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,039.59

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