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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,281.32, 801,828.22 and 197,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,281.32, 801,828.22 and 197,640.36 is: 296,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,281.32 : 801,828.22 = 197,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,281.32/801,828.22 = 197,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,281.32x = 801,828.22 × 197,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,281.32x = 158,473,618,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,473,618,058.96/534,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,610.82

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