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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,856.40, 800,159.40 and 356,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,856.40, 800,159.40 and 356,146.80 is: 534,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,856.40 : 800,159.40 = 356,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,856.40/800,159.40 = 356,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,856.40x = 800,159.40 × 356,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,856.40x = 284,974,209,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,974,209,799.92/532,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,804.89

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