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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,313.21, 795,594.42 and 175,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,313.21, 795,594.42 and 175,327.34 is: 263,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,313.21 : 795,594.42 = 175,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,313.21/795,594.42 = 175,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,313.21x = 795,594.42 × 175,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,313.21x = 139,489,449,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,489,449,399.47/530,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,032.20

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