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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,251.54, 795,501.88 and 175,265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,251.54, 795,501.88 and 175,265.57 is: 262,939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,251.54 : 795,501.88 = 175,265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,251.54/795,501.88 = 175,265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,251.54x = 795,501.88 × 175,265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,251.54x = 139,424,091,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424,091,984.86/530,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,939.53

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