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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,151.28, 795,055.20 and 175,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,151.28, 795,055.20 and 175,079.68 is: 262,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,151.28 : 795,055.20 = 175,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,151.28/795,055.20 = 175,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,151.28x = 795,055.20 × 175,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,151.28x = 139,198,009,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,198,009,998.34/530,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,562.81

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