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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,258.52, 795,512.36 and 175,272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,258.52, 795,512.36 and 175,272.55 is: 262,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,258.52 : 795,512.36 = 175,272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,258.52/795,512.36 = 175,272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,258.52x = 795,512.36 × 175,272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,258.52x = 139,431,475,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,431,475,039.79/530,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,950.00

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