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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,030.24, 801,979.52 and 197,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,030.24, 801,979.52 and 197,854.24 is: 296,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,030.24 : 801,979.52 = 197,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,030.24/801,979.52 = 197,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,030.24x = 801,979.52 × 197,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,030.24x = 158,675,048,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,675,048,425.17/535,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,572.11

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