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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,270.16, 795,529.76 and 175,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,270.16, 795,529.76 and 175,284.16 is: 262,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,270.16 : 795,529.76 = 175,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,270.16/795,529.76 = 175,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,270.16x = 795,529.76 × 175,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,270.16x = 139,443,765,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,443,765,736.60/530,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,967.40

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