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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,873.08, 795,422.28 and 465,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,873.08, 795,422.28 and 465,612 is: 695,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,873.08 : 795,422.28 = 465,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,873.08/795,422.28 = 465,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,873.08x = 795,422.28 × 465,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,873.08x = 370,358,158,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,358,158,635.36/532,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,021.33

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