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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,255.94, 795,508.48 and 175,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,255.94, 795,508.48 and 175,269.95 is: 262,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,255.94 : 795,508.48 = 175,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,255.94/795,508.48 = 175,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,255.94x = 795,508.48 × 175,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,255.94x = 139,428,731,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,731,514.18/530,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,946.10

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