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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,252.09, 795,502.67 and 175,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,252.09, 795,502.67 and 175,266.06 is: 262,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,252.09 : 795,502.67 = 175,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,252.09/795,502.67 = 175,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,252.09x = 795,502.67 × 175,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,252.09x = 139,424,617,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424,617,814.05/530,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,940.25

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