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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.09, 795,507.16 and 175,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.09, 795,507.16 and 175,269.07 is: 262,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.09 : 795,507.16 = 175,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.09/795,507.16 = 175,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.09x = 795,507.16 × 175,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.09x = 139,427,797,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,797,684.60/530,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,944.76

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