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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,878.20, 806,846.46 and 201,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,878.20, 806,846.46 and 201,007.30 is: 301,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,878.20 : 806,846.46 = 201,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,878.20/806,846.46 = 201,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,878.20x = 806,846.46 × 201,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,878.20x = 162,182,028,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,182,028,439.16/537,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,521.85

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