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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,966.30, 797,949.45 and 252,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,966.30, 797,949.45 and 252,030.30 is: 378,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,966.30 : 797,949.45 = 252,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,966.30/797,949.45 = 252,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,966.30x = 797,949.45 × 252,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,966.30x = 201,107,439,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,107,439,268.34/531,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,045.45

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