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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,961.76, 801,496.23 and 357,700.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,961.76, 801,496.23 and 357,700.49 is: 536,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,961.76 : 801,496.23 = 357,700.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,961.76/801,496.23 = 357,700.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,961.76x = 801,496.23 × 357,700.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,961.76x = 286,695,595,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,695,595,745.23/533,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,921.59

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