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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,001.02, 801,316.63 and 197,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,001.02, 801,316.63 and 197,279.98 is: 296,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,001.02 : 801,316.63 = 197,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,001.02/801,316.63 = 197,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,001.02x = 801,316.63 × 197,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,001.02x = 158,083,728,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,083,728,740.07/534,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,036.38

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