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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,312.59, 795,543.61 and 170,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,312.59, 795,543.61 and 170,362.75 is: 255,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,312.59 : 795,543.61 = 170,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,312.59/795,543.61 = 170,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,312.59x = 795,543.61 × 170,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,312.59x = 135,530,993,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,530,993,166.81/530,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,568.12

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