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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,955.28, 795,966.36 and 198,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,955.28, 795,966.36 and 198,453.52 is: 297,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,955.28 : 795,966.36 = 198,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,955.28/795,966.36 = 198,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,955.28x = 795,966.36 × 198,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,955.28x = 157,962,325,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,962,325,943.59/530,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,505.90

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