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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,926.14, 799,942.89 and 356,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,926.14, 799,942.89 and 356,664.86 is: 535,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,926.14 : 799,942.89 = 356,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,926.14/799,942.89 = 356,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,926.14x = 799,942.89 × 356,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,926.14x = 285,311,518,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,311,518,869.85/532,926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,367.84

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