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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,253.93, 795,505.48 and 175,267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,253.93, 795,505.48 and 175,267.95 is: 262,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,253.93 : 795,505.48 = 175,267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,253.93/795,505.48 = 175,267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,253.93x = 795,505.48 × 175,267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,253.93x = 139,426,616,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,426,616,618.98/530,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,943.11

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