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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,376.96, 795,486.40 and 175,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,376.96, 795,486.40 and 175,392.84 is: 263,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,376.96 : 795,486.40 = 175,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,376.96/795,486.40 = 175,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,376.96x = 795,486.40 × 175,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,376.96x = 139,522,618,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522,618,877.38/530,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,063.12

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