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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,983.62, 801,529.11 and 357,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,983.62, 801,529.11 and 357,722.37 is: 536,954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,983.62 : 801,529.11 = 357,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,983.62/801,529.11 = 357,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,983.62x = 801,529.11 × 357,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,983.62x = 286,724,892,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,724,892,853.19/533,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,954.47

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