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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.19, 795,507.35 and 175,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.19, 795,507.35 and 175,269.21 is: 262,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.19 : 795,507.35 = 175,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.19/795,507.35 = 175,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.19x = 795,507.35 × 175,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.19x = 139,427,940,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,940,806.16/530,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,944.98

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