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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,252.84, 795,503.79 and 175,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,252.84, 795,503.79 and 175,266.81 is: 262,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,252.84 : 795,503.79 = 175,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,252.84/795,503.79 = 175,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,252.84x = 795,503.79 × 175,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,252.84x = 139,425,411,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,425,411,616.21/530,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,941.38

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