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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,271.88, 795,532.35 and 175,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,271.88, 795,532.35 and 175,285.88 is: 262,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,271.88 : 795,532.35 = 175,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,271.88/795,532.35 = 175,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,271.88x = 795,532.35 × 175,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,271.88x = 139,445,588,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445,588,038.22/530,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,969.99

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