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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.30, 795,507.51 and 175,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.30, 795,507.51 and 175,269.33 is: 262,945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.30 : 795,507.51 = 175,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.30/795,507.51 = 175,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.30x = 795,507.51 × 175,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.30x = 139,428,068,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,068,287.67/530,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,945.17

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