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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.66, 795,508.01 and 175,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.66, 795,508.01 and 175,269.66 is: 262,945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.66 : 795,508.01 = 175,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.66/795,508.01 = 175,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.66x = 795,508.01 × 175,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.66x = 139,428,417,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,417,563.63/530,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,945.65

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