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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,271.37, 795,531.60 and 175,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,271.37, 795,531.60 and 175,285.38 is: 262,969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,271.37 : 795,531.60 = 175,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,271.37/795,531.60 = 175,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,271.37x = 795,531.60 × 175,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,271.37x = 139,445,059,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445,059,307.32/530,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,969.24

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