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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,257.78, 795,511.26 and 175,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,257.78, 795,511.26 and 175,271.83 is: 262,948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,257.78 : 795,511.26 = 175,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,257.78/795,511.26 = 175,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,257.78x = 795,511.26 × 175,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,257.78x = 139,430,714,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,430,714,325.81/530,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,948.93

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