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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,367.93, 795,472.92 and 175,383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,367.93, 795,472.92 and 175,383.81 is: 263,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,367.93 : 795,472.92 = 175,383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,367.93/795,472.92 = 175,383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,367.93x = 795,472.92 × 175,383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,367.93x = 139,513,071,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,513,071,461.43/530,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,049.60

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