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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,273.59, 795,534.92 and 175,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,273.59, 795,534.92 and 175,287.59 is: 262,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,273.59 : 795,534.92 = 175,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,273.59/795,534.92 = 175,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,273.59x = 795,534.92 × 175,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,273.59x = 139,447,398,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,447,398,887.64/530,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,972.55

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