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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,272.90, 802,867.62 and 198,154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,272.90, 802,867.62 and 198,154.95 is: 297,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,272.90 : 802,867.62 = 198,154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,272.90/802,867.62 = 198,154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,272.90x = 802,867.62 × 198,154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,272.90x = 159,092,193,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,092,193,097.72/535,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,216.98

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