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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,271.03, 802,864.82 and 198,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,271.03, 802,864.82 and 198,153.08 is: 297,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,271.03 : 802,864.82 = 198,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,271.03/802,864.82 = 198,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,271.03x = 802,864.82 × 198,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,271.03x = 159,090,133,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,090,133,387.70/535,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,214.17

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