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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,977.56, 795,154.95 and 395,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,977.56, 795,154.95 and 395,717.28 is: 592,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,977.56 : 795,154.95 = 395,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,977.56/795,154.95 = 395,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,977.56x = 795,154.95 × 395,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,977.56x = 314,656,553,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,656,553,992.54/530,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,598.59

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