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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,293.28, 801,846.16 and 197,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,293.28, 801,846.16 and 197,652.32 is: 296,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,293.28 : 801,846.16 = 197,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,293.28/801,846.16 = 197,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,293.28x = 801,846.16 × 197,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,293.28x = 158,486,753,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,486,753,807.09/534,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,628.76

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