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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,295.21, 795,567.39 and 175,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,295.21, 795,567.39 and 175,309.20 is: 263,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,295.21 : 795,567.39 = 175,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,295.21/795,567.39 = 175,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,295.21x = 795,567.39 × 175,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,295.21x = 139,470,282,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,470,282,686.99/530,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,004.98

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