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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,256.19, 795,508.85 and 175,270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,256.19, 795,508.85 and 175,270.21 is: 262,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,256.19 : 795,508.85 = 175,270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,256.19/795,508.85 = 175,270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,256.19x = 795,508.85 × 175,270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,256.19x = 139,429,003,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,429,003,196.36/530,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,946.49

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