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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,875.40, 800,187.90 and 356,165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,875.40, 800,187.90 and 356,165.80 is: 534,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,875.40 : 800,187.90 = 356,165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,875.40/800,187.90 = 356,165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,875.40x = 800,187.90 × 356,165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,875.40x = 284,999,563,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,999,563,553.82/532,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,833.40

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