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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,257.42, 795,510.69 and 175,271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,257.42, 795,510.69 and 175,271.46 is: 262,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,257.42 : 795,510.69 = 175,271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,257.42/795,510.69 = 175,271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,257.42x = 795,510.69 × 175,271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,257.42x = 139,430,320,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,430,320,081.91/530,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,948.36

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