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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,469.58, 795,704.63 and 175,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,469.58, 795,704.63 and 175,483.60 is: 263,225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,469.58 : 795,704.63 = 175,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,469.58/795,704.63 = 175,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,469.58x = 795,704.63 × 175,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,469.58x = 139,633,113,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,633,113,009.07/530,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,225.49

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