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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,176.76, 801,372.06 and 197,219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,176.76, 801,372.06 and 197,219.46 is: 295,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,176.76 : 801,372.06 = 197,219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,176.76/801,372.06 = 197,219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,176.76x = 801,372.06 × 197,219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,176.76x = 158,046,164,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,046,164,932.29/534,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,868.67

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