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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,271.59, 795,531.92 and 175,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,271.59, 795,531.92 and 175,285.59 is: 262,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,271.59 : 795,531.92 = 175,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,271.59/795,531.92 = 175,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,271.59x = 795,531.92 × 175,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,271.59x = 139,445,282,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445,282,576.23/530,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,969.55

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