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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,516.73, 795,873.54 and 175,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,516.73, 795,873.54 and 175,533.81 is: 263,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,516.73 : 795,873.54 = 175,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,516.73/795,873.54 = 175,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,516.73x = 795,873.54 × 175,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,516.73x = 139,702,714,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,702,714,754.39/530,516.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,333.29

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