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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,264.04, 795,520.64 and 175,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,264.04, 795,520.64 and 175,278.08 is: 262,958.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,264.04 : 795,520.64 = 175,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,264.04/795,520.64 = 175,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,264.04x = 795,520.64 × 175,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,264.04x = 139,437,330,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,437,330,379.57/530,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,958.30

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