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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,256.42, 795,509.19 and 175,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,256.42, 795,509.19 and 175,270.46 is: 262,946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,256.42 : 795,509.19 = 175,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,256.42/795,509.19 = 175,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,256.42x = 795,509.19 × 175,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,256.42x = 139,429,257,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,429,257,687.98/530,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,946.85

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