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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,016.64, 795,103.76 and 175,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,016.64, 795,103.76 and 175,068.16 is: 262,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,016.64 : 795,103.76 = 175,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,016.64/795,103.76 = 175,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,016.64x = 795,103.76 × 175,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,016.64x = 139,197,352,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197,352,272.28/530,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,628.27

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