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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,373.96, 795,481.92 and 175,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,373.96, 795,481.92 and 175,389.84 is: 263,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,373.96 : 795,481.92 = 175,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,373.96/795,481.92 = 175,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,373.96x = 795,481.92 × 175,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,373.96x = 139,519,446,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,519,446,671.69/530,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,058.63

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