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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,027.84, 795,122.40 and 175,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,027.84, 795,122.40 and 175,079.36 is: 262,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,027.84 : 795,122.40 = 175,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,027.84/795,122.40 = 175,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,027.84x = 795,122.40 × 175,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,027.84x = 139,209,520,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,209,520,913.66/530,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,645.68

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