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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,984.62, 801,530.61 and 357,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,984.62, 801,530.61 and 357,723.37 is: 536,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,984.62 : 801,530.61 = 357,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,984.62/801,530.61 = 357,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,984.62x = 801,530.61 × 357,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,984.62x = 286,726,230,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,726,230,967.36/533,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,955.97

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