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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,254.69, 795,506.60 and 175,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,254.69, 795,506.60 and 175,268.71 is: 262,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,254.69 : 795,506.60 = 175,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,254.69/795,506.60 = 175,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,254.69x = 795,506.60 × 175,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,254.69x = 139,427,411,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,411,600.95/530,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,944.23

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