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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,953.67, 801,864.81 and 197,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,953.67, 801,864.81 and 197,777.76 is: 296,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,953.67 : 801,864.81 = 197,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,953.67/801,864.81 = 197,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,953.67x = 801,864.81 × 197,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,953.67x = 158,591,025,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,591,025,944.63/534,953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,457.50

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