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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,272.16, 795,532.76 and 175,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,272.16, 795,532.76 and 175,286.16 is: 262,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,272.16 : 795,532.76 = 175,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,272.16/795,532.76 = 175,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,272.16x = 795,532.76 × 175,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,272.16x = 139,445,882,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445,882,654.60/530,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,970.40

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