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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.78, 795,508.20 and 175,269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.78, 795,508.20 and 175,269.79 is: 262,945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.78 : 795,508.20 = 175,269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.78/795,508.20 = 175,269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.78x = 795,508.20 × 175,269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.78x = 139,428,551,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,551,179.74/530,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,945.84

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