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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,001.52, 801,317.38 and 197,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,001.52, 801,317.38 and 197,280.48 is: 296,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,001.52 : 801,317.38 = 197,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,001.52/801,317.38 = 197,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,001.52x = 801,317.38 × 197,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,001.52x = 158,084,277,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,084,277,358.74/534,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,037.13

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