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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,628.22, 802,253.97 and 197,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,628.22, 802,253.97 and 197,903.12 is: 296,970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,628.22 : 802,253.97 = 197,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,628.22/802,253.97 = 197,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,628.22x = 802,253.97 × 197,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,628.22x = 158,768,559,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,768,559,684.12/534,628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,970.03

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