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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,249.76, 795,206.16 and 175,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,249.76, 795,206.16 and 175,197.60 is: 262,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,249.76 : 795,206.16 = 175,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,249.76/795,206.16 = 175,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,249.76x = 795,206.16 × 175,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,249.76x = 139,318,210,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318,210,737.22/530,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,740.73

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