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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,258.31, 795,512.03 and 175,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,258.31, 795,512.03 and 175,272.35 is: 262,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,258.31 : 795,512.03 = 175,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,258.31/795,512.03 = 175,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,258.31x = 795,512.03 × 175,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,258.31x = 139,431,258,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,431,258,097.45/530,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,949.69

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