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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.79, 795,508.25 and 175,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.79, 795,508.25 and 175,269.82 is: 262,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.79 : 795,508.25 = 175,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.79/795,508.25 = 175,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.79x = 795,508.25 × 175,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.79x = 139,428,587,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,587,786.02/530,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,945.90

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