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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,293.71, 795,565.14 and 175,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,293.71, 795,565.14 and 175,307.70 is: 263,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,293.71 : 795,565.14 = 175,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,293.71/795,565.14 = 175,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,293.71x = 795,565.14 × 175,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,293.71x = 139,468,694,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,468,694,893.58/530,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,002.73

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