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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,057.95, 796,358.12 and 291,565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,057.95, 796,358.12 and 291,565.85 is: 436,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,057.95 : 796,358.12 = 291,565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,057.95/796,358.12 = 291,565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,057.95x = 796,358.12 × 291,565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,057.95x = 232,190,826,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,190,826,722.58/532,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,401.39

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