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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,254.79, 795,506.75 and 175,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,254.79, 795,506.75 and 175,268.82 is: 262,944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,254.79 : 795,506.75 = 175,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,254.79/795,506.75 = 175,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,254.79x = 795,506.75 × 175,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,254.79x = 139,427,529,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,529,374.54/530,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,944.40

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