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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,361.93, 795,463.92 and 175,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,361.93, 795,463.92 and 175,377.81 is: 263,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,361.93 : 795,463.92 = 175,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,361.93/795,463.92 = 175,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,361.93x = 795,463.92 × 175,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,361.93x = 139,506,720,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,506,720,223.62/530,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,040.60

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