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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,254.18, 795,505.85 and 175,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,254.18, 795,505.85 and 175,268.20 is: 262,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,254.18 : 795,505.85 = 175,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,254.18/795,505.85 = 175,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,254.18x = 795,505.85 × 175,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,254.18x = 139,426,881,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,426,881,511.66/530,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,943.48

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