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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,282.71, 795,548.63 and 175,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,282.71, 795,548.63 and 175,296.70 is: 262,986.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,282.71 : 795,548.63 = 175,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,282.71/795,548.63 = 175,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,282.71x = 795,548.63 × 175,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,282.71x = 139,457,049,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,457,049,528.52/530,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,986.23

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