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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,004.36, 801,007.14 and 196,898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,004.36, 801,007.14 and 196,898.96 is: 295,348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,004.36 : 801,007.14 = 196,898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,004.36/801,007.14 = 196,898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,004.36x = 801,007.14 × 196,898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,004.36x = 157,717,472,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,717,472,818.57/534,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,348.66

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