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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,977.81, 795,155.33 and 395,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,977.81, 795,155.33 and 395,717.53 is: 592,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,977.81 : 795,155.33 = 395,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,977.81/795,155.33 = 395,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,977.81x = 795,155.33 × 395,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,977.81x = 314,656,901,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,656,901,175.35/530,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,598.97

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