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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,252.53, 795,503.37 and 175,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,252.53, 795,503.37 and 175,266.55 is: 262,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,252.53 : 795,503.37 = 175,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,252.53/795,503.37 = 175,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,252.53x = 795,503.37 × 175,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,252.53x = 139,425,132,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,425,132,331.97/530,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,941.00

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