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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,973.50, 795,827.70 and 305,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,973.50, 795,827.70 and 305,867.64 is: 458,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,973.50 : 795,827.70 = 305,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,973.50/795,827.70 = 305,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,973.50x = 795,827.70 × 305,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,973.50x = 243,417,943,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,417,943,429.98/530,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,437.09

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