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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.27, 795,507.45 and 175,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.27, 795,507.45 and 175,269.29 is: 262,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.27 : 795,507.45 = 175,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.27/795,507.45 = 175,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.27x = 795,507.45 × 175,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.27x = 139,428,021,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,021,973.67/530,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,945.09

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