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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,259.59, 795,513.92 and 175,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,259.59, 795,513.92 and 175,273.58 is: 262,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,259.59 : 795,513.92 = 175,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,259.59/795,513.92 = 175,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,259.59x = 795,513.92 × 175,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,259.59x = 139,432,567,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,432,567,844.30/530,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,951.53

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